Why Should College Students Use Available Resources?

Using college/university resources can help you grow academically, teach you good time management skills that will help you personally and professionally, find yourself a specific tutor, advise you on courses to take for the career you want and assist you with all health concerns that arise during your college experience.



Resources That Most Colleges and Universities Provide

Most colleges and universities offer a variety of resources for students. Many students think asking for help is a sign of weaknesses. It’s quite the opposite. The strongest thing you can do is take advantage of your school’s network of support, early and often, to achieve your goals. In order to be successful in college, you need both academic support and social support.

• Wellness Services, Including Mental Health
• Fitness and Recreation Centers
• Peer Mentoring and Coaching
• Career Services
• Writing Center
• Tutoring Services
• Alumni Services
• Library Services
• Academic support: Tutoring, writing centers, computer labs, and other academic support facilities 
• Career guidance: Career services, practical career guidance tools, and involvement from faculty, academic advisers, and alumni 
• Mentorship: Mentorship and peer motivation 
• Professional development: Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to identify professional goals and plan actions for academic progress 
• Career exploration: Job fairs to learn about careers and job opportunities in the community 
• Career resources: The Occupational Outlook Handbook, which provides reliable, up-to-date facts about hundreds of career fields

Calling All Alum

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 Saturday, December, 21, 2024

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 Free Educational Resources For All

• Open Education Databases. Many universities, libraries, and educational institutions offer open access to their educational materials
• Online Forums
• Websites and Blogs
• Public Libraries
• YouTube
• Your School
• Your Employer
• School Programs and Workshops
• Museums

Useful Student Resources

Development Resources In Most Workplaces: 

Most employers offer a variety of developmental resources to help employees grow personally and professionally It’s up to you to take advantage of these resources.

• Technology and tools: Online learning platforms, career assessment tools, and development plans can help employees learn new skills, set goals, and identify areas for growth 
• Training programs: Professional training can help employees be successful in their roles 
• Personalized benefits: Stipend programs for continuing education or professional development can help employees pay for education-related expenses
• Self-discovery tests: Tests like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and the DiSC assessment can help employees understand their strengths and weaknesses, communication style and how they process information and make decisions 
• Mentoring programs: Mentoring programs can help employees develop their careers
• Employee resource groups (ERGs): ERGs can help employees connect with other professionals 
• Career pathing: Career pathing programs can help employees advance in their career 
• Books: Books like College to Career can help early career professionals navigate the workplace 
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Other resources that can contribute to employee development include:

• Clear communication channels
• Supportive leadership
• Well-defined roles
• Collaborative tools
• Recognition programs
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Feedback mechanisms
• An inclusive work culture
• Flexible work arrangements

Talk to your Supervisor or Human Resources representative to learn more about the resources your employer offers.

WTEF Survey

We know most colleges, universities and employers offer a variety of resources. WTEF wants to help you achieve your academic and career goals. Please click the link below to answer a few questions regarding what type of support and information WTEF can provide you moving forward to help you achieve your academic and career goals.

ABP Resource Survey