Jennifer Joyner and LaToya Counts have devoted their work to helping college students navigate both personal and professional growth. LaToya Counts also extends this work through her book, 7 Step Transition from Student to Professional, her workshops, and her new tool, ForwardStack. Their guidance equips students with the self-awareness, confidence, and focus needed to step into the workforce with purpose. I was honored to have them join the conversation on “Cracking the Career Code,” where they speak directly to students about recognizing their strengths and using their unique value to stand out to employers and mentors.

Are you a student trying to figure out how your personal talents translate into real-world career success? Don't navigate the shift alone. Listen in to learn exactly how to articulate your unique strengths into actionable career characteristics that employers notice.

As always, have a seat and join the conversation as we go Beyond the Syllabus.

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On this episode of Beyond the Syllabus: Pedagogy and Purpose, we explore the transformative power of co-curricular engagement through the expertise of Keyua McElveen, Director of Co-Curricular and Community Experience at Wingate University.

We define the "Co" in Co-Curricular community engagement as a bridge between academic curriculum and real-world community impact. The discussion includes how intentional experiences outside the classroom foster personal growth and professional readiness. This conversation highlights how students become active "Difference-Makers" in their communities.

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What happens when your daily work aligns with a calling? In this episode, we sit down with University Chaplain Dr. Benjamin Sammons to explore the bigger picture beyond the classroom. While higher education often focuses on GPAs and graduation regalia, Dr. Sammons challenges us to look deeper at the "purpose" that guides us when the ceremonies end.

Join us for a calming and reflective conversation about finding your cardinal direction in a shifting world and how we can help the next generation discover who they are truly meant to be.

Special thanks to my colleague and Anesu Simango for editing this espisode.

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