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National Student Employment Week
Recognizing Student Employee Contributions
Each year colleges and universities across the country recognize the
importance of the student work experience during National Student
Employment Week. Student employment offers students career-enhancing
opportunities, the ability to develop skills relevant in any career,
and better preparation for the job market upon graduation. Of course,
a primary motivation for most students is the need to help pay for
their education. Many students are able to earn a significant portion
of their college expenses, thus avoiding the debt burden so common with
college graduates today.
On their campuses, student employees perform invaluable services
with enthusiasm, dedication, and initiative. Indeed, most schools
depend on the contributions of this reliable workforce for the
efficient operation of the entire campus. It is appropriate to set aside a special week to draw the awareness of
others, both on campus and off, to the contributions student workers
make in the multitude of roles they fill. By celebrating this week, you
will reap the incidental benefits of increasing employer awareness of
the service you and your students provide, increasing your employer
base and positions available for students, and providing an open forum
for discussion of student employment and career-related issues. |
