Student Workshops
There's no shortage of resources on campus to help you grow personally and professionally. We’re here to help you take advantage of them! Please talk to your supervisor about your interest and their expectations around student workshop attendance.
Additionally, while this workshop schedule was created with SEE students in mind, we welcome any Ohio State students to join us!
National Student Employment Week Celebration
In honor of National Student Employment Week (April 14–18, 2025), we invite you to join us for a week of celebration and connection!
Stop by Our Thank-You Note Station!
Location: Ohio Union, Outside of the Great Hall (First Floor)
Dates: Monday, April 14 & Tuesday, April 15
Time: 2:00–5:00 p.m.
Take a moment to write a thank-you note to a student employee, supervisor, or colleague! You can hand-deliver your note or leave it with us to be shared at our celebration event and via email afterward. We also have a Qualtrics survey available for those who prefer to submit their notes electronically - including folks that do not regularly visit the Columbus campus!
Student Employee Appreciation Week Celebration
Location: Ohio Union, Maudine Cow Room (Lower Level)
Date: Wednesday, April 16
Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Schedule of Events:
2:00–3:00 p.m. | "Challenge Mindset in Careers" – A fun, interactive networking activity for student employees and supervisors.
3:00–4:00 p.m. | Open Networking – Drop in any time to connect, celebrate, and unwind.
We invite all student employees and student employee supervisors to enjoy snacks, coloring pages, puzzles, and more while celebrating the incredible contributions of student employees. Whether you’re looking to network, take a well-earned break, or show appreciation, we’d love to see you there! For those that are unable to attend in-person, we plan to send virtual copies of the activities and thank-you notes for you to enjoy at any time.
Let the SEE Team know if you have any questions, and we hope to celebrate with you soon!
SEE Student Spring 2025 Workshop Schedule
Wednesday, April 2nd ‖ 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. via Zoom
Leveraging Handshake and Job Search Strategies for Undergraduates
Do you want to connect with employers, research job and internship opportunities, and even chat with students who have already had your dream job or internship? Every Ohio State student can explore job and internship opportunities through Handshake. You will learn how to make the most out of Handshake to find a part time job, internship, or full time job. This workshop will empower you to research potential employers, and to use Handshake to contact them. You will also learn how to use Handshake for career exploration and to find out what other students with similar majors and interests have done.
Wednesday, April 9th ‖ 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. via Zoom
Join Buckeye Careers as you learn tips and tricks with navigating the process of grad school and application process.
Friday, April 18th ‖ 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. via Zoom
Leveraging Handshake and Job Search Strategies for Graduate and Professional Students
Do you want to connect with employers, research job and internship opportunities, and even chat with students who have already had your dream job or internship? Every Ohio State student can explore job and internship opportunities through Handshake. You will learn how to make the most out of Handshake to find a part time job, internship, or full time job. This workshop will empower you to research potential employers, and to use Handshake to contact them. You will also learn how to use Handshake for career exploration and to find out what other students with similar majors and interests have done.
If you require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate in any of these events, please contact the SEE Team at see@osu.edu. Requests made at least one week in advance will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.
If you have a Disability and rely on a screen reader or the keyboard for access to your computer you will experience difficulty using this application. As the University works with Handshake to improve accessibility, please contact handshake@osu.edu for assistance in navigating and using this application. A member of our team will respond within 2 business days to assist you.
Please register in advance if possible, as sessions could be cancelled or rescheduled if a minimum registration is not met by one week prior to the session.
Other Professional Development Opportunities for Student Employees
Pursuing professional development is an important skill for any employee, and there are some great resources on campus for student employees to do just that.
- Other in-person professional development opportunities for students include workshops provided through Buckeye Careers and the Student Wellness Center.
- Looking to develop your skills outside of the classroom? Thanks to the Office of Human Resources, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and the University Staff Advisory Committee students have access to LinkedIn Learning, with a digital library of more than 18,000 courses covering a wide range of technical, business, software and creative topics. To access your free account go to LinkedIn Learning Login and enter your Ohio State email address using the format, name.#@osu.edu and follow the prompts.