Student Employee Training
Getting Started
Supervisors genuinely care about their student employees. They want their student employees to learn basic professional workplace skills and to flourish in the work environment; however, most supervisors do not have the time to do a lot of training. This series solves that problem. Supervisors simply ask students to complete specific learning modules online and then turn them in – the same as a class assignment in college. The learning assignments are all ready to go.
Students want to understand organizational culture, expectations, and how to excel in their jobs and internships. Most students have not been coached before, so this series will introduce them to real-world work issues. Supervisors can then provide feedback and advice as students reflect on their job.
How This Works
Once the supervisor and student select the learning modules, students complete them based on their development schedule. The student completes the assignments during work hours or the student and supervisor agree on an assignment schedule and the student submits their work as agreed.
The modules are built for maximum flexibility so that they may be completed over a period of time. Multiple modules may also be completed in one day.
At the end of each module, there is a worksheet for the student to complete. This, in turn, is given to the supervisor so it can be discussed with the student.
Supervisors: Click here for a course completion certificate template
The Steps
- Students and supervisors review the learning modules and decide which ones the student will complete as part of their student-staff professional development. They may select all of them or just those that are most relevant to the job.
- Due dates and deadlines are established by both the supervisor and the student.
- Students complete the learning modules per the deadline schedule and turn them in to their supervisor.
The Benefits
- The series gives supervisors a ready-made orientation and staff development process for their students.
- Supervisors receive ongoing information from students who document activities. This is very useful for managing workflow, performance evaluations, and updating job descriptions.
- The series creates many opportunities for supervisors to coach and advise their students.
- Students gain a deeper appreciation for work culture and how to think and act professionally.
- Students can make immediate adjustments and corrections on their job in real-time rather than waiting for formal evaluations.
- Students are introduced to typical professional expectations that employers say are very important.
Special thanks to The University of Southern California's Career Center and Denise Johnson, J.D. for graciously allowing us to use their training curriculum.