FloridaACE2025

As the workforce landscape continues to change, higher education's approaches to preparing students for future success must adapt as well. Work+, a developing program within Career Services at the University of Central Florida and part of the Work+Collective initiated by Arizona State University, is leading the way in this transformation. This session will delve into the pilot implementation of supervisor training aimed at incorporating essential career competencies into the student working-learner experience. By providing supervisors with the necessary tools and resources to cultivate skills like leadership, communication, and critical thinking, we seek to enhance the quality of on-campus employment and its influence on students' career preparedness. Attendees will also learn about PeerKnights, a team of working learners at UCF, which has successfully integrated these core career competencies into their operations. Examples of career success stories due to PeerKnights work experience will be shared to demonstrate how supervisor training can empower students, enhancing their employability and readiness for the future workforce. This presentation will not only highlight the effectiveness of these programs but also provide actionable insights that other institutions can replicate. Join us to discover how adaptive supervisory strategies can unleash student potential!

Objectives:
1. Understand the significance of integrating core career competencies into student employment through effective supervisory training.
2. Identify strategies for implementing adaptive career development programs within on-campus employment settings.
3. Explore real-world examples from PeerKnights that illustrate the impact of strategic student supervision on student success and employability. We will also provide each participant in the breakout session with an accessible pdf resource guide that provides examples of resources utilized by Work+ and PeerKnights that they can adapt for their use at their respective institutions.