An Experiential Learning Perspective on Student Employment Training

Authors

Presenter(s)

Justin Long

Comments

5:30-18:30, Kennedy Union 222

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Description

At the University of Dayton, student employment provides valuable experiential learning opportunities for students. Student employment training programs often require significant resources and attention to detail. Despite this investment by supervisors, training programs can fall short of their intended purpose by failing to engage participants. This study examines the effectiveness and impact of student employment training programs by conducting a qualitative case study of eight recently graduated students who worked for the University of Dayton’s Campus Recreation Department. The researcher interviewed each participant, asking questions regarding their training experience, learning preferences, and the potential impact the employment experience has on their life post-graduation. The participants revealed a desire for “hands-on” training programs where they could interact with peers, engage in team-building exercises, and ask questions as they completed job responsibilities. The findings suggest that supervisors tasked with developing student employment training programs may benefit from making training interactive and aligned with the preferences of Generation Z.

Publication Date

4-23-2025

Project Designation

Graduate Research

Primary Advisor

Graham F. Hunter

Primary Advisor's Department

Counselor Education

Keywords

Stander Symposium, Student Affairs, School of Education and Health Sciences

Recommended Citation

"An Experiential Learning Perspective on Student Employment Training" (2025). Stander Symposium Projects. 3860.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/stander_posters/3860