Faculty Resources

Research shows the value of integrated career-focused course content into curriculum. Career Services is here to support your work with students. We provide a number of resources for faculty, and also welcome new ideas!

Check out our Youtube video to hear how we want to make connections in your classroom!

Classroom presentations:

Want to infuse career connected learning into your curriculum? We’re here to help! We’re happy to develop and facilitate classroom presentations to meet your course goals. Topics include (but not limited to):

• • Career Exploration
  • Choosing a major
  • Self-exploration and identifying interests · Career Readiness Competencies (what employers are looking for in college graduates)
  • Resume Building
  • Interview Skills
  • Soft Skills
  • Penguin Jobs (Clark’s online job board)
  • Work-based learning (e.g. informational interviews, job shadow, and internships)

Activities or assignments to include in your course:

• • MyPlan career planning activities - contact careerservices@clark.edu for an invitation to the MyPlan Canvas shell
  • Update your course syllabus to include “your” career story! Let students know your personal career story and how you navigated your path
  • Share a career exploration resource
  • Engage in career conversations with your students (Career Conversation Prompts)

Connect with Local Employers:

• • Visit and share about Penguin Jobs, Clark’s job board dedicated to students, alumni and community
  • Collaborate with us to arrange an in-class employer speaker
  • Connect with local professionals for informational interviews or job shadows
  • Get support with developing work-based learning opportunities and internships

Here is the link to our Faculty Partnership form to get started!

Faculty Partnership Form

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Email us careerservices@clark.edu—we’re happy to listen and creatively strategize to meet your course needs!