Career Services Must Do More To Prepare College Graduates

Rather than dismiss Gen Y as entitled or whiny about the economy, campus career service experts need to consider the effectiveness of our approach. Colleges and universities must provide students with the skill sets necessary to stand out in a competitive job market.  It takes an all-encompassing process that is supported by curriculum and programs that emphasize service-learning, ethics, and social responsibility. Institutions can bring together disciplines such as business and liberal arts to provide more contextual learning. The idea that you can be a film major, for example, and learn not only how to make a film but also how to produce and sell a film, is critical. Read more at:
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