NMU Career Services celebrated National Student Employment week on April 14 to the 18. This is to recognize the work put in by student employees and student employment professionals.
Career Services began the week by announcing that the first 90 students who entered the office received a Willy bar from Sayklly’s chocolate shop. On top of this, student employees could enter a free t-shirt giveaway.
“The purpose of these events are to thank the students for the positive impact they make on campus,” Executive Administrative Assistant for Career Services Kara Cox said. “National Student Employment Week is [celebrated] to recognize the value of student employees and student employment professionals.”
Employees at Career Services are aiming to make students feel appreciated for the work they do on campus.
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“It’s nice for our hard work to be recognized because being a student employee means balancing work, classes, and extracurriculars,” The Student Receptionist and Content Creator for Career Services Chloe LaForest said. “The things the departments do to show their appreciation remind us that our efforts don’t go unnoticed.”
Throughout the week, students seemed thankful for the gifts.
“The students have been excited and grateful for the small token of appreciation,” Emily Schweikart said.
If students want to learn more about opportunities within Career Services like free professional headshots, resume assistance, and more they can visit the Career Services website or their office in Hedgcock.
