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<strong>the</strong>y are aware <strong>of</strong> Career Services. Career Services staff also submit articles for <strong>the</strong> ASAP<br />
newsletters and are available for individual appointments for all ASAP students.<br />
The main priority <strong>of</strong> Career Services is to support students in developing <strong>the</strong>ir career paths,<br />
ultimately preparing <strong>the</strong>m to enter <strong>the</strong> next phase <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir lives. Specifically <strong>the</strong> goal is for<br />
students to graduate from <strong>Keuka</strong> with an understanding <strong>of</strong>, and ability to present <strong>the</strong>ir knowledge<br />
and skills gained through Field Periods and/or practicums, co-curricular activities, community<br />
service, employment, TeamWorks! and coursework to potential employers and graduate schools.<br />
Traditional students gain experience in resume-writing via <strong>the</strong> Student Employment program and<br />
work with Career Services in developing a pr<strong>of</strong>essional quality resume. Students review and<br />
update <strong>the</strong>ir resumes on an annual basis, refining it as <strong>the</strong>y prepare for post-graduation<br />
employment. As Table 5.11 indicates, assistance with writing resumes and cover letters is a key<br />
activity for Career Services which also provides workshops and presentations. Because <strong>Keuka</strong> is<br />
in a rural location, <strong>the</strong> College works with regional consortia to provide greater opportunities for<br />
its students. One example is Rochester Area Career Development Association (RACDA) which<br />
is part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Rochester area colleges group. RACDA provides regional Career Fairs, Graduate<br />
and Law School nights, along with Teacher Recruitment Days for all students in <strong>the</strong> region.<br />
Additionally, Career Services works with local employers to bring <strong>the</strong>m to campus and<br />
collaborates with Alumni and Family Relations to sponsor “Backpack to Briefcase,” a bi-annual<br />
event where <strong>Keuka</strong> alumni return to campus to network with <strong>Keuka</strong> students and discuss career<br />
possibilities (http://news.keuka.edu/around-<strong>the</strong>-tower/backpack-to-briefcase-slated-for-march-<br />
7#more-235).<br />
Chart 5.6 Career Services Student Advising 2008-2012<br />
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