Students should begin researching leadership experience opportunities during their first year of college. They should assess the available organizations and determine which ones align best with the career fields that interest them. By selecting organizations that align with their prospective professions, student leaders increase their opportunities to interact with faculty specializing in their chosen areas of study.
In addition, this strategy increases a student leader’s exposure to university affiliates in the field of choice. The student’s career preparedness and industry knowledge benefit. At a minimum, leadership roles provide students with valuable opportunities to hone skills that then facilitate their transition into the workplace.
Grand Canyon University offers resources and opportunities for students to gain leadership experience and prepare for their future careers. If you would like to learn more about GCU’s degree programs or what life at GCU could look like for you, click the Request Info button at the top of your screen.
*Retrieved from Inside Higher Ed, Working College Education in April 2021