Introduction to Career Readiness for Eagle Mentoring Program Scholars

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The course helps Eagle Mentoring Program scholars explore career preparation for graduate and professional schooling. It is also meant to encourage students seeking a PhD career path to pursue eventual selection into the McNair Scholars/TRIO Program. Through course work, students build their resumes for the aforementioned future career pursuits, while also developing a learning community with all other Eagle Mentoring Program scholars. The course facilitates the development of life-long skills used in career development: self-assessment, career/employment researching and networking, job search skills, career management and adaptability to the changing world of work. Students learn about resources on campus and in the broader La Crosse community. Repeatable for credit - maximum two. Prerequisite: student must be selected into the Eagle Mentoring Program for the current academic year. Consent of department. Offered Fall.