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Evaluating First-Generation Students’ Career Readiness, Mariana N. Robledo De La Torre
Evaluating First-Generation Students’ Career Readiness, Mariana N. Robledo De La Torre
M.A. in Higher Education Leadership: Action Research Projects
Research shows that first-generation students have historically had less guidance and resources to support their educational attainment and career development (Tate et al., 2015). This has resulted in considerable growth in the amount of support systems, programs, and services implemented by educational institutions across the United States to help first-generation college students thrive in higher education and their future careers. This study sought to improve my understanding of the career readiness of first-generation students at USD. By engaging with and gathering data from first-generation students, I have greater insight about ways of supporting first-generation students’ career readiness and vocational confidence …
A Student’S Journey To Career Readiness: Maximizing On-Campus Employment, Daniela Saldana Gurgol
A Student’S Journey To Career Readiness: Maximizing On-Campus Employment, Daniela Saldana Gurgol
M.A. in Higher Education Leadership: Action Research Projects
The purpose of this research was to improve my capacity as a supervisor in building career readiness. I used a total of three action research cycles utilizing qualitative methods only. The research participants included professional staff, graduate assistants and part-time student employees within the University of San Diego. The findings of this research provide insights into the lived experiences of student employees, the tactics used by supervisors to develop career readiness and the institutional initiatives to maximize student employment. The primary research question guiding this report is: How can I as a supervisor develop career readiness for undergraduate student employees …