COLLABoratory - Guided Partnerships
The COLLABoratory is the faculty engagement hub of the Career Studio, designed to help faculty connect classroom learning with career development, industry expertise, and experiential learning.
Whether you're looking for a classroom presentation, an employer partner, or support in designing a meaningful experiential learning opportunity, the Career Studio can help.
Through the COLLABoratory, faculty can access the expertise of the Career Studio team, our network of employers and alumni, and resources that support student career readiness and experiential learning.
The Three Ways The Career Studio Can Help
Bring expertise into my classroom
Need a presentation, workshop, or speaker?
The Career Studio can connect your students with career development resources to help them understand career pathways and prepare for life after graduation.
Examples include:
- Resume Development
- Interview Preparation
- Job & Internship Search Strategies
- Networking
- LinkedIn & Professional Branding
- Salary Negotiation
Best for: Faculty and staff who want to provide career readiness learning presented by a Career Studio staff.
Connect me with partners
Already have an idea but need help finding the right employer, alumni, or community partner to help launch it?
The Career Studio serves as a connector between faculty and external partners that align with course objectives and student learning goals.
Best for: Faculty who have created an experience but need an industry partner to carry out their vision.
Help me design an experience
Looking to create something new or expand experiential learning in your course?
The Career Studio can help you design career-connected and experiential learning opportunities that align with student learning outcomes, the Experiential Learning Framework, and workforce needs.
Examples include:
- Improve student career readiness
- Align with the experiential learning framework
- Design an experiential learning opportunity
- Redesign an existing experience
- Increase employer engagement
- Increase alumni engagement
- Create an industry Advisory Board for my department or program
Best for: Faculty who know the outcomes they want for students but need support determining the best approach.
Getting Started
Ready to get started? Complete the COLLABoratory Request Form, and a member of the Career Studio team will follow up to discuss your needs and next steps.