The Canva-based Career Plan empowers students to create personalized, visually engaging career plans that align with UConn’s career readiness goals and the NACE Career Competencies. This tool not only makes career planning more accessible but also supports tailored guidance, enabling Career Champions to mentor students effectively, whether they’re exploring careers or preparing to enter the workforce. This new innovative resource is currently available on Canva’s education platform, and we are looking forward to continuing its development to enhance student engagement and contribute to a campus culture focused on modern, digital skill-building in career development.
How does the Canva-based Career Plan Support Students?
- Empowers Students in Career Readiness: The Career Plan helps students build a comprehensive, personalized career plan, directly aligning with UConn’s commitment to enhancing student employability and readiness. Career Champions can use it to equip students with essential skills to navigate their career paths more effectively.
- Accessible, Modern Tool: Canva’s user-friendly design makes the career plan highly accessible and engaging for students, many of whom already use Canva for other projects. This modern, visually engaging tool can attract students who may otherwise feel intimidated by traditional career planning resources.
- Supports Individualized Guidance: The career plan in Canva offers a flexible structure that allows Career Champions to guide students based on their specific needs, whether they’re exploring careers, preparing for internships, or getting ready to enter the workforce.
- Aligned with Career Readiness Goals: The career plan aligns well with the NACE Career Competencies and career readiness goals promoted by UConn’s Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills. It offers Career Champions a practical, resource-backed way to help students achieve these competencies.
- Facilitates a Collaborative Approach: Career Champions can collaborate with students as they complete their plans, reinforcing mentorship and fostering a deeper, more meaningful engagement. By championing this tool, they are also actively supporting UConn’s innovative efforts to enhance career planning across campus.
