Student Life Spotlight 2025 View Other Sessions

Join us to hear from other colleagues who attended a conference, training, workshop, or institute this past year and want to share what they learned. Whether it is new skills, tools, or research, we hope to unpack all of the information we're bringing back to campus from our various development opportunities. These will be hosted in rounds of 45 minute breakout sessions, with a break from 12pm-1pm for attendees to grab lunch on your own.

This program is free for all Student Life Staff, and a $15 charge for non Student Life attendees.

This is not a formal conference event, but you can think of it more as a "Teachback" opportunity! Afterward for Student Life Staff, spend time mingling with colleagues at the Annual Student Life Celebration, 3pm-5pm in the Michigan Union.



Adapting for Success: Preparing Students for the Evolving Job Market

Available Seats 40
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Michigan Union Wolverine Room
Meagan Hart-Molloy

Join me for a conversation around takeaways from the Handshake Future Workforce Forum (March 2025). This presentation and conversation will explore essential trends and strategies shaping the future of employment, crucial for educators and student engagement professionals. We'll discuss current developments, including:


Navigating the Hiring Landscape: Understand how Supreme Court decisions and AI advancements are transforming employment, and learn strategies for developing resilient students.


Demographic Shifts and Workforce Dynamics: Discover how the anticipated rise of GenZ as the largest workforce generation by 2030 and sector-specific retirements are influencing industry demands and opportunities.


Enhancing Career Development: Learn innovative ways to prepare students for workforce readiness through the creation of "softer spaces," focusing on soft skills rather than technical skills, and responding to changes in employer recruitment strategies.


In this fast-paced, evolving landscape, effectively navigating the future of work requires insight, innovation, and adaptability. We will share and discuss practical tips for helping our students successfully transition into the workforce and life beyond campus. 

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