Dr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State University
Dr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State University
Northwest Missouri State University is providing personal and professional development opportunities for its students and employees this spring through the Career Pathing series. This annual program includes activities and workshops led by Northwest staff and other experts who share their experiences on workplace topics.
The university offers about 1,200 jobs for students to enhance their résumés across nearly every campus office. The Career Pathing series further aids student employees in skill development for the workforce while also offering potential pay increases. For university employees, these sessions offer avenues for professional growth.
Paula McLain, coordinator of student employment at Northwest, stated, “Northwest staff have the opportunity to attend the Career Pathing sessions to gain added knowledge and enhance professional development on topics that will impact them in the workplace, and student employees can benefit by attending the Career Pathing sessions, not only by gaining valuable knowledge on employment competencies but also by receiving a wage increase when completing the required program criteria.”
This spring's sessions are 60 minutes each and will be held in the J.W. Jones Student Union Boardroom unless specified otherwise. Topics covered include communication skills, conflict management, diversity awareness, self-confidence building, LinkedIn strategies, non-verbal communication skills, and mental health awareness under the C.A.L.M. program.
Lauren Schieffer will lead two parts of "Dump the Drama," focusing on effective communication and conflict management. Dr. Shalon Malone will conduct a workshop titled "Different Like You," aimed at increasing diversity awareness in the workplace.
Dallas Amsden’s session "The Confidence Formula" focuses on leveraging one's authentic self for success in various settings. Burton Kelso's session provides insights into optimizing LinkedIn profiles to attract employers.
Hannah Christian's workshop teaches participants how to project confidence non-verbally in different environments. The C.A.L.M. program offers training to identify mental health concerns among students.
These initiatives aim to equip participants with skills necessary for both personal development and workplace effectiveness.
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