By engaging in focused industry exploration, meaningful conversations, and networking with FSU alumni and industry leaders, students will acquire valuable insights and skills that will enhance their ability to shape and navigate agile, purposeful, and impactful careers in an ever-changing global workplace.
The Career Center will offer a variety of Treks that will engage students in the development of career readiness competencies, career exploration, professional networking, FSU alumni engagement, and the opportunity to discover new career paths, experiential learning opportunities, and full-time roles.
- Champion and Gold partners are given priority registration for Talent Trek’s.
Employer Benefits
- Talent Pipeline: Hosting students exposes your organization to a pool of potential future employees. It's an excellent opportunity to assess their skills, work ethic, and cultural fit within your company, enabling you to identify and nurture top talent early on.
- Enhanced Recruitment: When students experience your workplace firsthand, they gain a better understanding of your company's culture, values, and industry. This knowledge can significantly enhance their interest in pursuing careers within your organization, leading to more qualified and motivated applicants in your future recruitment efforts.
- Skill Development: Hosting students in your office provides an excellent platform for hands-on skill development. By involving them in real projects and tasks, you contribute to their professional growth and provide valuable learning experiences.
- Networking Opportunities: Students benefit from valuable networking opportunities while interacting with your team, FSU alumni, and other professionals within your organization. These connections can be instrumental in their career development, and it may also lead to future collaboration with your organization.
- Corporate Branding: Being involved in educational initiatives can boost your organization's image within the community. It demonstrates your commitment to nurturing talent and investing in the next generation of professionals, which can positively impact your reputation.
- Diverse Perspectives: Students come from various backgrounds, bringing diversity to your workplace. Exposure to diverse viewpoints can foster inclusivity and cultural competency among your employees.
Proposed activities and sessions must provide:
- The opportunity for students to practice and attain ProfessioNOLE Competencies https://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-defined/
- An inclusive space where students can build their network
- The opportunity for students to gain industry knowledge and career-related information about the featured employer including career paths, alumni success stories, industry demonstrations, real-world scenarios, and company work environment
- Students with direct feedback from industry professionals on career-related materials such as resumes, cover letters, portfolios, mock interviews, job or internship applications, etc.
- Students career advice from industry professionals to guide them in their career journey
Organizations who are selected to host a Talent Trek will work with the program manager to build a robust schedule that combines presentations with hands on activities/demonstrations.
For Treks to be offered at no cost to students, host employers should offer a meal or snack. Offering refreshments will pique students' interests and boost interactions. It is also a wonderful time to welcome students to your space, have informal chats, and kickstart the Trek!
Employer selection considerations:
- Employers will be actively recruiting for experiential learning opportunities, early-career programs, full-time roles, and other opportunities that align with the interests and goals of students
- Employers will represent not only an industry but also be prepared to engage a diverse group of students across class levels and majors to ensure an inclusive experience
- To maximize funding, employers will be expected to provide a meal or refreshments
- Employers will submit a proposal including a detailed agenda to ensure their activities align with NACE competency development and additional student outcomes listed below
Employers who wish to participate should complete this form:
https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XH5l6PzjppFZB4
