Student preparedness impresses recruiters
Last Friday, the Schulich School of Education hosted its annual Career Fair, welcoming recruiters from 36 diverse organizations, from Canada and around the world, all looking to hire graduates from the highly respected Schulich School of Education. The professionalism and preparedness of Nipissing’s students made an impact.“I've been recruiting for about five years now and it's clear that Nipissing’s students are always very professional and well prepared to learn about the options they have as a teacher. They always make a great first impression,” said Kate Mills, manager at Engage Education Canada. “We'll definitely be back next year.”
There’s good reason for the students’ preparedness. In addition to the excellent instruction they receive in their classes, this year, to prepare students for meeting potential employers at the Fair and after graduation, the Professional Learning Program in the Schulich School of Education engaged a number of principals to meet with students to help them better understand what is needed to stand out and gain employment. The program also offered mock interviews for students to polish their own interview and presentation skills.
“It’s important for us to support our students in this way. We are a student-centred university and we work hard to give our students an edge so they can succeed in building their careers as well as achieving success in the classroom,” said Mylae Robson, Professional Learning Coordinator and Career Fair organizer.
The Career Fair attracted 11 provincially based employers, six nationally based employers, 16 internationally-based employers, and three teaching federations.
A total of 18 employers conducted many formal employment interviews in private rooms during the day.
School boards and international teaching agencies were well represented at the fair. There were also a number of unique non-traditional opportunities for students graduating with a Bachelor of Education. For example: Camp Kodiak, an integrated summer program for children with and without Learning Disabilities, ADHD and high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder; the Boundless School, an outdoor adventure centre; and Canadian Educational Services, a group that hires expert consultants to help people achieve their educational goals.