Student Employment

This April, as part of National Student Employment week, Purdue University Calumet’s Student Employment Advisory Committee selected, based on the nominations (see selection criteria), the 2011 Student Employee of the Year. This year’s Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) is Bridget Marczewski, right,  nominated by her supervisors, Laura Dorsch, Jody Kidd and Dean Niaz Latif, School of Technology and Sheree Kayden and Tony Gregory, Department Head, Construction Science and Organizational Leadership. The student selected is one that best embodies the contributions and achievements of students who work while attending college. Also in the photo is Purdue University Calumet’s 2011 Student Employee Supervisor of the Year, Heather Zamojski, left, Director, OIT Department , who was nominated by her student worker, Henry Muro. Congratulations to both awardees, and thank you for your dedication and outstanding contributions to Student Employment and Purdue Calumet.

This event is sponsored by the Office of Career Services/Student Employment in conjunction with the National Student Employment Association (NSEA) National Student Employment of the Year Contest.

Each year colleges and universities across the country recognize the importance of the student work experience during National Student Employment Week. Student employment offers students career-enhancing opportunities, the ability to develop skills relevant in any career, and better preparation for the job market upon graduation.

It is appropriate to set aside a special week to celebrate the contributions student workers make in the multitude of roles they fill. By celebrating April 10 – 16, 2011 it serves as an opportunity for you to express appreciation to your student staff members who help keep your office running.

To view nomination guidelines and forms please visit the Student Employee of the Year page.

There are four steps to the Federal Work-Study (FWS) process:

• File a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year.
• Review your Financial Aid award letter. Have you been offered FWS? If so, login to your myPUC accout to your award on the Award Decision form.
• Attend a FWS Orientation coordinated by Student Employment.
• Maintain FWS eligibility for the academic year.

Additional Resources:

Input your own data into a Federal Work-Study breakdown calculator.

Already have FWS funds? Then plan on attending one of the following 2011 orientation sessions:    

UPCOMING FALL 2011 ORIENTATION SESSIONS:

ALL SESSIONS ARE HELD IN SUL 301

January 14th–11am-12pm

January 20th–2-3pm

January 26th–9-10am

February 7th–3-4pm

February 22nd–12-1pm

You should attend this job fair if you are seeking Part-time employment on or off campus.

Wednesday, September 15th from 11a-2p in Alumni Hall (Located on the 3rd floor of SUL)

Looking for something to add to your Co-Curricular transcript? Have you been wanting to attend the Get SET sessions in the past but just did not have the time? Then the Get SET: Accelerated Sessions may be for you!

All sessions take place in Powers 204, will be filled on a first come, first serve basis (no pre-registration is required) and  sessions are open to all students.

Recognition of completion certificates will be given to students who complete all 6 topics!

Topics include:

• Student Employment Basics
• Telephone Etiquette
• Customer Service-Fish!
• Professionalism and Ethics in the Workplace
• Right to Know-Safety in the Workplace
• Be Indispensable-Learn to Locate Campus Information Fast

Click the flyer below for additional information or contact Student Employment at (219) 989-2600

As we all know, transferable skills and practical training help students build their resumes. Student Employment strives to combine work experience with educational goals to help students learn time management, multi-tasking, and other career related “soft skills” that employers seek upon graduation.

Get S.E.T. will further develop students’ skills and increase both their productivity and value to departments across campus by providing interactive workshops on topics including telephone etiquette, customer service, Purdue web navigation, professionalism, and employment basics.

Click the above poster for a full-view listing of upcoming Get S.E.T. training modules or contact the Office of Career Services or Student Employment at (219) 989-2600.

National Student Employment Week will be held April 11 through 17, 2010, but nominations are being accepted NOW until Monday, February 15, 2010 at 4:00 PM.

Each year, the National Student Employment Association (NSEA) declares a week in April to be National Student Employment Week. While student employment offers students career enhancing opportunities, they in turn make substantial contributions to the operation of the university.  The Office of Career Services encourages hiring supervisors and their departments to celebrate student employee contributions during National Student Employment Week.

Form for Students to nominate Supervisors:
2010 Supervisor of the Year Nomination Form

Visit the Student Employee of the Year web page for more information and guidelines.

Get your camera ready and start snapping photos! PUC’s 2nd Annual Student Employment Photo Contest has started once again. The contest is open to everyone, and the winner will receive a Panera Bagel Breakfast Party! Please click the above flyer for full contest rules.