About Us
Our mission at CCWT is to generate evidence, educational programs, and research tools that promote the career development and wellness of students as they seek post-graduate success. In this work we center and amplify the voices and interests of all students, especially those historically marginalized in higher education and the labor market, with the aim to facilitate institutional and societal change.
Upcoming Events
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Tune In to Strive Out Train-the-Trainer Intro
October 16, 2023 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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2023 CCWT Fall Conference
November 2, 2023 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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WEBINAR - When Students in College Transition Programs Leave
November 13, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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WEBINAR - Student Experiences in Undergraduate Research Programs
December 7, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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64% of students who did not take an internship had desired to do so but could not due to scheduling conflicts with work, insufficient pay, and lack of placements in their disciplines.
The College Internship Study
A longitudinal mixed-methods study at 14 campuses across the nation, exploring the impacts of specific features of internships on student success and issues with access/equity
The National Survey of College Internships (NSCI)
The NSCI provides campuses with detailed, robust insights on students experiences with their internship programs
Student Mental Health & Well-Being
The Tuned In Labs is a research-based, student-led series of workshops designed to support the well-being and mental health of college students of color
Student Networks & Cultural Assets
The Networks and Cultural Assets (NCA) project documents career-related networks and community cultural wealth of students of color to inform campus outreach and student services
Climate and Higher Ed
This pilot project is exploring if and how higher education is incorporating climate-related issues into career advising and skills-focused teaching/faculty PD
Career Readiness across the Curriculum
Our work on career readiness aims to help institutions strategize how to embed a culturally responsive focus on skills and career preparedness throughout a student’s entire college experiences
News and Events
An article in The Washington Post on 6/22/23, “Unpaid internships have been criticized for years. Why are they still around?“ quotes CCWT Director Matthew T. Hora and findings from the CCWT’s research.
Bring the Tune In to Strive Out to your campus with our train-the-trainer program! Learn more.