On-Campus Work Integrated Learning

Making student workers better at their job, on the job.

Build the Skill is an online, asynchronous transferable skills development program that helps undergraduate students hone their communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. We partner with on-campus employers to bring this programing to Wildcats on the job.

If you supervise undergraduates and want to bring career development to their on-campus work, this program is for you!

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What’s in it for you:

We’ve done the research, developed the curriculum, and we host the entire program on D2L.

  • Free, well-made curriculum designed by the University of Arizona’s career development experts
  • Comprehensive, straightforward training that prepares you to facilitate the program for your students as a “Build the Skill Steward”
  • An opportunity to foster student employee’s growth and trust while improving their job performance

What’s in it for your students:

When students complete Build the Skill, they learn to recognize how their on-campus job help them become competent leaders, team members, and
communicators.

  • Three tracks that cover in-demand skills: leadership, teamwork, and communication.
  • Fully online, asynchronous curriculum on a platform they’re already familiar with: D2L
  • Students receive a digital badge perfect for certifying their skills on resumes, cover letters, and portfolios

What’s in it for your business:

Elevate your on-campus job from something that helps students pay the bills to something that helps students build their career.

  • Higher retention rates for employees
  • Higher rates of “better talent” — aka applicants who are more likely to strive for excellence, achievement, and personal growth
  • Free promotion of your on-campus positions to Wildcats who qualify for a Federal Work Study award

To sign up for Build the Skill, let’s chat first!

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Contact

Katie Beauford
Coordinator, Student Employment Initiatives
ktbeauford@arizona.edu
(520) 455-0956

Barlett Academic Success Center
Suites 301AA
1425 E. 4th Street
Tucson, AZ