International Co-ops: Global Pipeline to the Workforce of the Future
Track
:
Experiential Education
Program Code:
170
Date:
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Time:
1:00 PM to 2:15 PM
EST
Location:
Concorde C
SPEAKER
(S):
Chris Miciek
Manny Contomanolis
Description
Employers like new professionals with experience and some global awareness. Students want to overcome the "some experience required" barrier. How can career centers navigate these issues to meet stakeholders' needs? What do the necessary partnerships look like? Three schools and one employer share their experiences in setting up and running experiential education programs abroad. Discussion will include challenges posed and benefits to all stakeholders. This topic bridges the global issues and experiential education tracks.