Mentoring through the Academic Success Center (ASC) has become an important element of UVA Wise within the last 5 years. To gain a better understanding of their program, CDP spoke with Will, Kendra, and Caitlyn about the inception of the Peer Mentor program as well as the significance of having a mentor through college and beyond. Interested in connecting with the ASC? Check them out through this link: https://www.uvawise.edu/academics/advising-support/academic-success-center
Stay Curious episode suggestions:
· Don’t stop learning. Find something interesting on YouTube and broaden your understanding. -Will
· The Dating Detective Podcast- Kendra
· True Crime podcasts or videos- Caitlyn
In this episode of Just Off College Avenue, we talknetworking with long time Ballad HR Director, Valeri Coyler, and UVA Wise’s Director of Alumni Engagement, Corey Shanchez. Both guests offer valuable advice and insights into the world of networking.
Want to connect with the Alumni Association to start making connections? Email Corey Shanchez or Katie Pridemore at alumni@uvawise.edu.
You can also follow the UVA Wise Alumni Association on Facebook and Instagram forupdates on events as well as join their in-person meetings that happen on the 1st Tuesday every other month at 6pm.
Be sure to get involved through volunteer opportunities a the college, join a professional membership, and use LinkedIn to connect withyour professional network. **UVA Wise uses GivePulse for community engagement opportunities, so be sure to sign in with your college email to find local volunteer needs.
You can connect with Valeri and Corey via LinkedIn orthrough the Alumni Relations Board.
Curiosity Suggestions:
Corey- Listen to a podcast such as TedTalk or something in sports. You could also try your hand at using IMbD to learn more about the cast of films or tv shows.
Valeri- Podcasts from NPR offer an array of topics,especially in career, that students will find beneficial as they are navigating their career journey.
Bonus!- Listen to Ologies with Alie Ward to hear about interesting jobs and research being done in various fields while opening your mind to career possibilities.
#careerready #networking #career #uvawise
In this episode, Tonya and Josh give helpful information regarding resumes and CVs (Curriculum Vitae) to help put you on the right track for your job search! Many resources are mentioned and they offer insightful advice to make updating your document a no brainer. Find their contact information below and the UVA Wise website with several of the mentioned resources.
UPike Optometry- https://www.upike.edu/optometry/
Contact Josh- joshuajustice00@upike.edu
UVA Wise CDP (CollegeGrad, Handshake, and Global MentorInitiative links embedded)- https://www.uvawise.edu/after-graduation/careers/students
Contact Tonya- mnr3pm@uvawise.edu
Stay Curious suggestions- Buy herbs and try your hand atkeeping something alive! – Tonya
Wednesday- Season 2, or Untamed. – Josh
In our Career Chats series we talk with alumni and professionals about their career pathways.
Our first guest for this series is Jess Mullins Fullen! We are excited to have them talk about their work with Appalachia Funders Network as well as how their theater degree set the stage for their career lens during this episode.
Appalachia Funders Network Report- https://www.appalachiafunders.org/state-of-funding-in-appalachia
Jess Mullins Fullen- jess@appalachiafunders.org or https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessmullinsfullen/
Curiously suggestion! - Storming Heaven Novel by Denise Giardina (check your local library for a copy 😊)#careerdiscovery #uvawise #appalachia
In this episode, CDP talks with members of the Experiential Learning Hub at UVA Wise. Listen in for some great advice and what it means to learn experientially. From learning why the EL Hub exists to how they are supporting students, we cover it all.
Resources:
EL Hub webpage with contact info:
https://www.uvawise.edu/academics/experiential-learning
EL Hub Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Beyond-Wise-The-Experiential-Learning-HUB-at-UVA-Wise/100090825074341/?_rdr
International Programs insta: @uva_wiseinternational
GivePulse: https://uvawise.givepulse.com/group/1225973-the-university-of-virginias-college-at-wise
Parker Dewey: https://info.parkerdewey.com/student/uvawise
LinkedIn for Participants:
Heather Evans: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherkevans/
Marion Young: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marion-e-young-847585205/
Robert Arrowood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-arrowood-ph-d-83639188/
Candice Stadler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicestadler/
Brynna Robinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brynna-robinson-a75097135/
In this episode, Career Discovery and Planning gives an overview of their services as well as an in depth look into the resource linked on their webpage. Want to connect or jump into our resources? Check the links below.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uvawise_careers/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uva-wise-office-of-career-discovery-and-planning
Webpage: https://www.uvawise.edu/after-graduation/careers/students
Email: careerdiscovery@uvawise.edu