Cultivating Career Readiness Abroad: Career Exploration and Professional Development in the UK

This session will address how study abroad can empower students to develop and articulate competencies identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) to be essential for young professionals. We will discuss a case study that provided students the opportunity to identify, develop, and articulate career competencies not only outside the classroom but outside the country while being able to acquire an international perspective on career development and the workplace. Through this session, you'll learn more about how Towson University and Global Experiences partnered to pilot the first career education class abroad from program design, recruitment, logistics and implementation. Kelly and Katie will reflect on the successes and challenges of career education abroad and how you can start thinking of integrating career readiness into opportunities at your university.

Presenters:

Casey Miller, Associate Director of Career Education, Towson University Career Center

Casey Miller is the Associate Director, Career Education for the Towson University Career Center. In this role she oversees all sections of the Career Exploration and Professional Development course, including curriculum development and instructor training. Additionally, she provides strategic oversight to career education efforts including implementing and expanding the career community model to serve students in a scalable and personalized manner. As an adjunct faculty member, Casey has taught the course for over five years utilizing in-person, online, hybrid and abroad formats. Her prior experience includes career counseling, program management, social skills training, and student professional development. Casey has a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Towson University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland.

Kelly Holland, Director of Institutional Relations, Global Experiences

Kelly Holland is the Director of Institutional Relations for Global Experiences based in Annapolis, Maryland and joined the company in 2016. Kelly holds an M.Ed. in Comparative and International Education from Lehigh University, and a B.A. in International Business and Spanish from Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Working in international education since 2010 previous institutions include Towson University and Eastern Illinois University. Kelly has studied, lived, and led programs abroad, taught courses, and is a certified Gallup Strengths coach.

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