Wolverines@Work
In June 2023, UM-Dearborn hosted a Discovery Sprint to explore the current state of student employment from student employee and student employee supervisor perspectives. Broadening our understanding of student employees' current ability to translate their skills and develop professionally, the Experience+ team was able to identify barriers to consider when redesigning the student employment experience. Following a workshop at Arizona State University in October 2023 the Student Employment Advisory Council (SEAC) at UM-Dearborn was formed, with the goal of creating a pilot program to implement these changes. From these efforts, Wolverines@Work (W@W) was born.
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W@W aims to address the top concerns identified throughout the Discovery Sprint and university partner discussions. Investigation on student employment revealed specific aspects that require focused attention, including creating a centralized student employee training, providing professional development workshops, and enhancing supervisor support. In the Winter '24 semester W@W partnered with Student Affairs, to implement a pilot program including supervisor and student employee surveys, check-ins, professional development sessions, and the opportunity for students to share their stories through both photo journal projects and digital storytelling efforts over the course of the semester.
Upcoming Events
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Strategies for Securing an On-Campus Job for incoming Undergraduates
Attention incoming students - we are so excited for you to join us at UM-Dearborn!! Join our Strategies for Securing an On-Campus Job workshop where we will discuss the benefits of working on-campus, explain Federal Work Study, and walk you through creating a resume and cover letter that translates your previous experiences specifically to apply for an on-campus student job!
Event details:
July 24, 2024
2-3:30PM
Zoom link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/97386318354
No RSVP needed!
Click here to view previous workshops and events and gain access to the materials shared!
Submit a W@W Factor!
Wolverines@Work has created an opportunity to spotlight student employees who embody the "W@W Factor" - those students who go above and beyond.
Every act matters, and we believe those deserve recognition. Share with us, a student employee who possesses the W@W Factor and we'll convey your words of gratitude straight to them each month. The smallest token of recognition can make a huge difference. So, why wait? Let's appreciate the Wolverines@Work making a difference on our UM-Dearborn campus.
Check out our digital stories, showcasing the impact student employment has on the lives of our students. More and more will be added in 2024!
Our Student Employment Advisory Council (SEAC) launched in October 2023. SEAC meets monthly to continue progressing our mission of ensuring student employment is considered a High Impact Practice.
SEAC has representation from across campus, including: Career Services, Athletics, University Union & Events, Office of Academic Success, One-Stop, Financial Aid, Human Resources, Experience+ and the Provost Office.