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The student employee experience is at the heart of a first-ever VCU training seminar for supervisors
When Virginia Commonwealth University wanted to provide leadership training to faculty and staff who oversee student employees (“working learners”), it turned to a unique choice in presentation partners.

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From Paycheck to Purpose
On-campus jobs tend to be born from necessity, largely transactional, and not viewed as particularly meaningful. But what if brewing coffee in the campus cafe, or making calls in the development office, could be supported by mentors and learning modules that made these experiences an integral part of students’ educations and careers?

What does a meaningful student worker job look like?
College of Engineering and Computer Science graduate student Rudra Mehta viewed a student worker editorial assistant position in UM-Dearborn’s External Relations office as a way to help him improve his communication skills.
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Our platform is designed to provide you with personalized resources and insights to help you achieve the goal of improving working learner outcomes. You will be able to connect with others working towards the same goal, receive notifications about new resources, and be the first to hear about upcoming events and opportunities.
When you join The Work+Collective, you also become a member of the W+C LinkedIn Community! This allows you to directly engage, chat and ask questions with other members of the community.