April 2, 2018

Second week of April set aside to recognize student employees

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The National Student Employment Association (NSEA) and Student Employment Services in Purdue’s Division of Financial Aid, along with universities across the country, encourage both campus and community employers to recognize their student employees’ during National Student Employment Week, April 9-15, a week set aside annually to acknowledge the importance of the student work experience.

“The benefits of working are much more than the need for a paycheck” said David Reseigh, assistant director of outreach services in Purdue’s Division of Financial Aid.  “Employment can help enhance relevant job skills and offer a student career development opportunities to better prepare them for the job market upon graduation.”  “As the 2017-18 academic year winds down it is very important for both on- and off-campus employers to set aside time to recognize the important role their student employees play in the workplace.”

Purdue offers a variety of programs such as Federal Work-Study (FWS), co-operative education, and internship opportunities to bring student workers and employers together.  “Both campus employers and local non-profit agencies can benefit from hiring FWS eligible students as the government subsidizes the student's wage, sometimes up to 100 percent for some specific  programs, said Reseigh.”

For more information about National Student Employment Week or the services offered to Purdue students and employers, contact Student Employment Services at 765-494-5056. 

Source: David Reseigh, (765) 496-3919, reseigh@purdue.edu

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