Through a Life After College class, workshops, presentations in classes, guest speakers, and resources, Professional Development keeps real world issues in front of students. Workplace issues Professional Development stays abreast of current, major issues in the workplace so that students can be informed and prepared to respond to these issues as they interview for jobs and enter the workplace. Issues may range from diversity to organizational culture to mediation clauses in employment contracts. As students leave a fairly structured college environment to face living on their own, maybe for the first time, an awareness of lifestyle issues is critical to making a successful adjustment. Transition issues include anything from managing money, relocating, and insurance to burn out and time and stress management.
Many businesses regard a polite, professional manner as a key component of quality.
Today s changing business setting necessitates an updating of student awareness of etiquette so that they can respond confidently in their interactions with new colleagues and customers. College seniors stand on a threshold between two worlds college and the workplace. Through Professional Development, Franklin College strives to give our graduates confidence in their ability to present themselves and their ideas to others and a competitive edge as they begin their careers.