CCWT - The Center for Research on College to Workforce Transitions

Dr. Jodi Vandenberg-Daves - Confronting Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome
2024-09-18 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Stop the cycle of continuous self-doubt and “auditioning” at work and learn to embrace and activate talent.
In this interactive webinar, Jodi will help participants put these challenges in perspective and develop proactive strategies and mindsets to move past them. She will lead a discussion about:

How gender and other systems intersect with perfectionism and imposter syndrome, and how these challenges can keep you stuc
How to identify workplace triggers and develop a growth mindset.
Developing self-awareness and learning habits of self-reflection and self-regulation to let go of perfectionism.
Identifying anti-perfectionism strategies like delegation, help-seeking, mutual empowerment team building, identifying and leveraging key strengths, and practicing self-compassion.

Dr. Mica Estrada - Transforming Leadership Through Kindness & Community
2024-10-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
We have many opportunities to change patterns of exclusion and inclusion in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM). With this in mind, Dr. Estrada will describe findings from her research program in which she has longitudinally tracked and examined what types of mentorship, training experiences, and supports that result in students integrating into their professional fields and persisting in STEM career pathways. Her research focuses on the experiences of persons historically excluded because of ethnicity and race. Further, she will offer practical exercises that educators and institutions can use to increase kindness cues that affirm social inclusion in our daily lives.

Lydia Odegard - Promoting Language Skills in Career Development
2024-11-05 12:30 - 13:30
Language abilities are an incredible asset for job seekers – regardless of their career interest!
In this webinar, University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Lydia Odegard, Language Directions Specialist at the Language Institute, will discuss how she coaches students to help them learn how to “wow” employers by communicating skills they’ve learned through language study and by creating a personal brand that highlights their language skills and international experiences.

WEBINAR: Work Based Learning: Paving the Way for Career Success through a General Education Course
2025-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Wed | Jan 29, 2025 @ 12 – 1 pm CT
Work Based Learning: Paving the Way for Career Success through a General Education Course
Dr. Mita Banerjee & Kaila Bingen
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When structural barriers prevent students from participating in internships, institutions of higher education can offer alternative solutions to ensure equitable opportunities for all learners. This session will explore the conception, implementation, and continuous evaluation of a new experiential learning course that meets general education requirements. Utilizing a mixed-method design, presenters will share early positive outcomes from the UWP 294: Work-Based Learning course demonstrating how students develop crucial career readiness skills that enhance their future professional prospects. Utilizing a course model based on NACE career readiness competencies and best practices in experiential learning, participants will learn how students’ current work experiences scaffolded with relevant coursework can serve as a viable alternative to internships.

WEBINAR: Confronting Perfectionism & Imposter Syndrome
2025-02-04 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom
Tue | Feb 4, 2025 @ 12:30 – 1:30 pm CT
Confronting Perfectionism & Imposter Syndrome
Dr. Jodi Vandenberg-Daves
Register HERE
Stop the cycle of continuous self-doubt and “auditioning” at work and learn to embrace and activate talent.
In this interactive webinar, Jodi will help participants put these challenges in perspective and develop proactive strategies and mindsets to move past them. She will lead a discussion about:

How gender and other systems intersect with perfectionism and imposter syndrome, and how these challenges can keep you stuck.
How to identify workplace triggers and develop a growth mindset.
Developing self-awareness and learning habits of self-reflection and self-regulation to let go of perfectionism.
Identifying anti-perfectionism strategies like delegation, help-seeking, mutual empowerment team building, identifying and leveraging key strengths, and practicing self-compassion.

WEBINAR: Thomas Le - Associations Between Discrimination & First-Generation College Students’ Belonging and Academic Well-Being
2025-03-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom
Tue | Mar 11, 2025 @ 1:30 – 2:30 pm CT
Associations Between Discrimination & First-Generation College Students’ Belonging and Academic Well-Being
Thomas Le
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Dr. Thomas Le will outline a research study that examined discrimination’s association with academic well-being among first-generation college students during the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic. This talk will review the role of social belonging and university attachment and provide strategies to support the wellbeing of first-generation college students as they navigate college environments.

WEBINAR: Artificial Intelligence, Real-World Experience: How Experiential Learning Creates Opportunities for All Students to be Prepared for the Future of Work
2025-03-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Mon | Mar 17, 2025 @ 1:00 – 2:00 pm CT
Artificial Intelligence, Real-World Experience: How Experiential Learning Creates Opportunities for All Students to be Prepared for the Future of Work
Marquise McGriff
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In today’s rapidly evolving job market, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various industries is undeniable. This session will explore how the University of Florida (UF) has successfully piloted experiential learning initiatives to prepare students from all majors for the AI-integrated workforce. These initiatives ensure that all students have the opportunity to develop needed AI competencies, allowing even those not focused on STEM fields and those who don’t know how to code to engage meaningfully with AI. Participants will gain insights into UF’s comprehensive approach to integrating AI across the curriculum to prepare students for the future of work, which includes research-based scholar programs, professional immersion activities, and creative immersive experiences. By connecting students with real-world AI applications, UF ensures that all graduates are well-equipped to meet the evolving demands of industry. Participants will learn about the different experiential learning opportunities piloted at UF that integrate AI into the curriculum; explore how UF’s AI Scholars Program has enabled students from all backgrounds to engage deeply with AI through research, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills; explore how UF’s AI Career Treks offer students in-person and first-hand experience with AI in real-world work settings, enhancing their practical knowledge and employability regardless of their major; discover how UF’s AI Days allow students to engage in hackathons, pitch competitions, and generative AI competitions, encouraging innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, even for those without a coding background; and have a toolkit of actionable ideas and best practices, inspired by UF’s pilot programs, to create AI-engaged experiential learning opportunities at their institutions, ensuring that all students are prepared for the future workforce.

WEBINAR: Dr. Mindi Thompson - Designing Meaningful and Evidence-Based College Internships
2025-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Designing Meaningful and Evidence-Based College Internships
Mindi Thompson
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In this webinar, CCWT’s Executive Director Dr. Mindi Thompson will share what CCWT and other scholars working in the college internship space have learned from students about college internships and elements that contribute to positive internship experiences. Mindi will summarize research findings, share students’ perspectives, and highlight evidence to support best practices. She will share information about how we used this evidence to develop and launch CCWT’s inaugural internship program. Participants will gain a better understanding of current knowledge and learn strategies to design meaningful internship opportunities for all students.

Student Voices, Stronger Internships: New Internship Resources & the Interns Who are Helping Refine Them
2026-03-11 13:15 - 14:15 | Zoom
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 @ 1:15 – 2:15 pm CST
Student Voices, Stronger Internships: New Internship Resources & the Interns Who are Helping Refine Them
Presenters: Dr. Mindi Thompson and Missy Clemens with CCWT interns Nadia Choi & Suchita Hothur
Register: bit.ly/3O2CfJg
Join us to explore new CCWT resources in development, featuring insights from our student interns!
