Ninth graders from East Tech High School in Cleveland recently participated in a grant-funded program at Kent State University titled, Physical Science Robotics Interdisciplinary Design (PRIDe) in Computer Science Education: Broadening Participation in STEM through Cascading Peer-Mentorship. This immersive experience was designed to inspire students to explore STEM fields and highlight the interdisciplinary opportunities at Kent State. Students were engaged with a full schedule of enriching academic activities with a focus on robotics. They also toured campus, visited mo...
Hey, guys! My name is Ishva Kanani, and I graduated from the computer science program at Kent State University in May 2022. As an international student from India, navigating a new academic environment, cultural nuances and forging connections across borders added layers of complexity and richness to my overall experience.As a wide-eyed freshman, the world of computer science unfolded with the introductory courses I took, which laid the groundwork for understanding the core principles and fundamentals. Little did I know that this journey would not only sharp...
Recruit our Golden Flashes
Are you or the company you work for interested in recruiting our business students? Families, friends, and parents of Golden Flashes can extend their support by recruiting current college students for roles. Our career team is happy to help with this entire process. You can find more information here.
Share your experiences and help with networking
Sharing your experiences with jobs, interviews, networking, and other career areas provides amazing insight to your student. These topics aren’t often a focus at dinner, but they can be – especially when students return home for breaks and holidays! If you can assist your student with connecting to people who are in jobs they are interested in; they may be able to have successful discussions that lead to learning and experiencing career opportunities.
Encourage your student to get involved at Kent State
Experiential Learning is critical in the career development process. While internships are important, before doing an internship, students can build skills and networks through student involvement in groups/organizations! Students can and should consider getting involved with a business organization and one that is based on personal interests!
Be familiar with career events
Our career services office hosts a wide array of events. Every semester, we organize larger events like career fairs to connect your student to employers. We also bring in employers as much as possible to table, present to students, and network. We provide educational workshops too! Check out upcoming events here.
Ask questions, be engaged, but let your student make decisions
Involvement in the career development process of your student can be a teeter-totter. Asking questions about majors and career interests is great and encouraged. However, too much prodding can lead to shutting you out. It’s important to allow your student to follow their interests as they progress. Career development can sometimes be intimidating, so your support as they explore and hone in their interests can change their experience!
Encourage your student to visit with career services
Whether a freshman or a senior, Career Services is here to support them on their journey. We work with students on all career development, from career exploration and discovery, to applying, to gaining experiences! We focus on meeting the students where they are in this process, making each meeting tailored and supportive to the individual student.