Collected posts from Blogs at the University of Central Oklahoma
by Maiana Wise –
One of our STLR students, April, recently met – socially distant – with AJ Griffin, the Director of Government & Community Affairs for Paycom. Griffin approached the topic of UCO students preparing to step into any field for employment with thorough and sound advice.
“We need individuals . . .
One of our STLR students recently chatted, over Zoom, with Oklahoma City Mayor, David Holt, to ask him about his advice to current UCO students. Mayor Holt didn’t hide his answers amidst politico-speak, but instead gives clear advice to students to prepare them for full-time employment, especially in government positions.
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We heard from another of our awesome STLR Employer Advisory Board members, Charles Gosset, a certified Life Purpose Coach (ACC) and the founder of Full Integration Coaching. His focus is on empowering passionate difference-makers to lead courageous, authentic . . .
We recently sat down with Clark Jolley, Oklahoma Tax Commissioner, to discuss what it takes for a UCO student to stand out to him, and other state agencies, as a work-ready employee. He had some great advice, so view the video below for the full interview (it’s only 6-minutes and could really help you out!).
Here are a couple excerpts:
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Source: Fulfilling the American Dream: Liberal Education and the Future of Work — Selected Findings from Online Surveys of Business Executives and Hiring Managers, p. 5. Hart Research Associates survey conducted on behalf of the Association of American Colleges and Universities. (2018, July). Available: . . .
Source: Hora, M. T., Benbow, R. J., & Oleson, A. K. (2018, January). Beyond the skills gap: Preparing college students for life and work. AAC&U Annual Conference, Washington D.C.
Co-authors also refer readers to: Rivera, L. A. (2012). The case of elite professional service firms. American Sociological Review, 77(6), 999-1022.