WestCal UC Davis Presentation 10-4-2016

Problem And Solution• Problem: Students Need Jobs

–Students need guidance.–Employers need workers.–Degrees do not equal jobs.

• Solution: WestCal Academy®–501(C)(3) nonprofit.–Career pathway program.–Public & private industry advisors.

Helping Students Succeed

Academic Partners

Industry Partners

Academic Partners

Acquire Work ExperienceWork In Your Field Of Major

• College holistic admissions.• Discover career opportunities.• Connect with industry leaders.• Public and private industry careers.

Career Pathway ProgramThree Phase Program

• Phase 1: Pathway Presentation–Conducted by industry leaders.

• Phase 2: Student Interview–Industry leaders become mentors.

• Phase 3: Internship–Mentors guide the students.

• Public Industry Advantages–Set compensation rates.–More benefits and job security.–Attract private industry recruiters.

• Private Industry Advantages–No limits to income growth.–Limitless career advancement.–Attract public industry recruiters.

Public & Private Career Pathways

Revolving Door Benefits• Student internships and jobs for

recent graduates.• Go back and forth from government

to private industry.• Add work experience while building

your contact network.

Revolving Doors

• Student benefits include:–exclusive internships.–potential mentorships.–learning about their industry.

• Sponsor benefits include:–recruiting new employees.–guiding students to careers.–marketing their organization.

Employer Partnerships

Career Pathway Assignment• Email: info@WestCalAcademy.com

–Type “Pathway” in “Subject Line.”• Include your contact information.

• Assignment Course Eligibility*–Students confirm eligibility.*

• Internship Eligibility For College Credit*–Students confirm eligibility.*

*WestCal Academy® does not issue credit.

Career Pathway Assignment

• Take the time to research:–the overall cost of a college.–long-term vs. short-term benefits.–the background of professors.–industry connections and alumni.

• Apply with the goal of achieving:–long-term career benefits.–entrepreneurial opportunities.

Choosing The Right Law School

There Are Five Steps1. Compile recommendation letters.2. Research five colleges of interest online.3. Identify three academic entrepreneurial

professors from each college.4. Meet with the entrepreneurial professors

you select at each college.5. Apply to those colleges that best serve

your career interests.

Steps To Choosing A Law School

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