Consider the Opportunity to Engage on One Page
CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó embeds you in a global research and creative community making discoveries, enriching lives and creating the future. We encourage you to consider participation in the research and creative community as an opportunity for experiential learning that builds in-demand job skills while preparing you for the future of work. Engagement in experiential learning activities involves much more than technical knowledge and skills. Relational abilities, such as communication and leadership, are valuable transferable skills practiced in working on projects and align to in-demand job skills often difficult to see on a school transcript. You also have the ability to define yourself with "signature work" that shows employers unique aspects of your profile.
The Future is Learning
Engagement in research and creative work builds skills uniquely suited for the rapidly changing future of work, which is expected to value self-directed learning as well as critical and creative thinking. Attending a comprehensive research university like CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó provides the opportunity to develop these skills in collaboration with the global community of academics and professionals driving many of these changes.
Benefits of Engagement
“More than 80 percent of employers expect students to have strong skills in communication, problem solving, and critical thinking; and more than 90 percent of employers think these skills are more valuable than a student’s specific major."
- Explore interests beyond the classroom
- Acquire in-demand credentials
- Develop faculty mentor relationships
- Refine your academic and career goals
- Get hands-on experience in your field
- Build self-confidence and your network
Reflection Questions
- What skills would you like to develop?
- How might you gain skills while exploring your interests?
- What job skills do you already consider strengths?
- How can your current skillset enable your engagement?