Re: Life and Career Planning Class

Joann Jelly wrote:

Thanks Allison,

> Service Learning is a great connector for the student fear of having no
>
> experience in a field or the fear of studying for a career and then not
>
> liking it.  Internships however short are a great enrichment for my
> Life
> and Career Planning Class, thanks to your suggestion, I'll probably
> reinstate this requirement.  Service Learning does offer  students
> unique  "hidden job market" and informational interviewing
> opportunities.  They could do a short "internship" after identifying
> general industries or areas of interest.
>
> Joann Jelly, Ed.
> Career and Life Planning Educator
> Barstow College, California

"Allison F. King" wrote:

> At Columbus State University, we offer a class called Life and Career
> Planning.  This class is designed to help students consider those
> career choices and related factors contributing to satisfaction and
> happiness in life.  Does anyone have any suggestions on how service
> learning can be implemented into a course such as this?  Any ideas
> would be great.
>
> Thanks!
> Allison
>
> Allison King
> Coordinator of Volunteer Services and Special Events
> The Career Center
> Columbus State University
> (706) 569-3198
> king_allison@colstate.edu