WHEREAS, Community College students are considerably less likely than their peers at four-year institutions to report having internships, 42% compared to 64%, excluding students from underserved and marginalized communities from achieving their educational objectives and improving career readiness [1];
WHEREAS, 86% of surveyed Community College students who found internships had deemed that their experiential learning opportunity was very helpful in preparing them for future occupations, serving as a catalyst towards professional development [2]; and
WHEREAS, Career Fairs connect disadvantaged community college students to a network of industry professionals, in order to refine their career choices at industry-specific fairs, leading to more career sustainability in the future; Now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges encourage community colleges to implement Career Fairs on a semester basis and host a variety of employers from diverse fields; and
RESOLVED, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges encourage on-campus Career Centers to work with student body associations and academic-oriented clubs to accurately reflect students educational goals when implementing Career Fairs.
[1]https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2022/10/04/chancellor-california-community-colleges-supporting-internship-success
[2]https://ewdpulse.com/californias-community-colleges-weigh-in-on-barrier… sed-learning/