1. Service-Learning

2. Both Sides of the Brain Service-Learning is a form of applied learning Helps the student learn about themselves Helps the student learn about their community Helps the student better grasp the course material

3. Win-Win The community benefits in the short term from the service provided and in the long term from a more engaged citizenship. Last year… 1400 FOB students earned grades whilst helping small business and non-profits grow their capacity with over $600,000 of free consulting.

4. What Students report getting out of Service- Learning Students report: Work experience on my resume. Have a new understanding of services in my community. Learned something to help me with career choices Have a better understanding of course material Have a better understanding of how non-profits work. Have something I could speak about in a job interview about how I have applied my business skills. Think I might like to work or volunteer my skills in a non-profit setting again. Feel good knowing I made a difference for a community serving organization.

5. Skills employers look for… Problem-solving Communication (written & oral) Integrative thinking Teamwork

6. Agenda Project description & Timeline Service-Learning success tips List of choices

7. Project Description CONSULTING PROJECT: To meet with your client, assess their need, develop a solution based on the needs and resources available or accessible to the client. Prepare a professional report. Presentation of solution to Client and Professor Individual Video Final step – 10 minutes online survey Reflect on what you’ve learned about the course material, yourself and your community during this project…by completing on-line Survey.

8. Timeline Client introduction and project topics: Today! Client visit on campus: Today! CHOICE: Client meetings to review project plan. Face-to-Face, Skype or phone conference Interim Report: Hard copy to professor in class email final copy to client. Oct 8th Solutions presentations to client and class on Nov 19 Reflection video- What, So what, Now What… – Academic, career/self or client/community Report team hours into project

9. S-L Success Strategies Preparation – Know what you need to know! – You’re running the meeting – Email with intros and a light outline of first visit goals/agenda Accountability – Keep in touch with your client…regularly – Confidentiality Agreement on Sakai- Print it, bring it, sign it!! Professionalism – Dress, communication style, punctuality, courtesy – These clients may be one of your referrals in future hiring process!

10. Extra Resources Posted on Sakai – These slides – RFP (with full range of topics) – Confidentiality Agreement – Email Etiquette – Conference call – how to

11. List of Choices Calhouns Sportswear: http://www.calhounsportswear.com/http://www.calhounsportswear.com/ We are an international manufacturing and exporting company of imprinted licensed apparel, with a factory outlet retail store. Our manufacturing facility consists of industrial cutting, screen printing, and industrial sewing, as well as pick and pack departments. Topics: HR-development of competency based performance outcomes and plan for performance management STRATEGY-business Plan review and recommendations benchmarking analysis customer relationship management TEAM-processes and guidelines for developing self-managed teams ETHICS-Ethical dilemmas in the workplace

12. Contact Info Michelle Myers, HR Manager 905-688-6100 ext. 222 michelle@calhounsportswear.com gillian.kemp@brocku.ca Taro Hall 361 905 688 5550 X5023