Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
SDG 8 focuses on issues relating to economic growth, including national economic growth, diversification and innovation for economic productivity, achieving full and productive employment for all women and men, reducing the proportion of youth not in employment, and education and training, among other components. At Lynn University, these efforts manifest in a variety of forms, from ensuring students are prepared to join the workforce upon graduation to offering programs that focus on their professional development and growth.
This report is organized into three sections:
Institutional Initiatives: Refers to ongoing initiatives at the institution that are currently active, occur every year, and relate to SDG 8. Wherever possible, statistics are provided to show the impact of this work.
Events/News: Refers to single events or news that occurred during the reporting year of AY22-23 relating to SDG 8. These are not recurring, and as such are not part of the long-term initiatives.
Courses: Refers to all the courses in the university’s academic catalog for the reporting year AY22-23 that deal with issues related to SDG 8.
Goal 8
Institutional Initiatives
Hannifan Center for Career and Alumni Connections
The Hannifan Center for Career and Alumni Connections is a one-stop career center, serving all students at Lynn University. The team of the Hannifan Center for Career Connections assists students with their career exploration and job search in group sessions and/or by private appointment. Workshops covering a variety of topics are provided, including résumé development, interview skills, how to dress for success, and launching a job search. Also, throughout the academic year, multiple career fairs are offered, providing students with access to many recruiters from various employers. Numerous services are provided to students by appointment, including career counseling, career and personality assessments, and resume reviews. Furthermore, students can register for mock interviews with employers that are conducted monthly on campus. Alumni shadowing opportunities are also available upon request.
Career prep curriculum
As part of the core curriculum at Lynn University, students engage in DJC250 – Career Preparation. Within the career preparation theme, there are two tracks. The first involves directly preparing students for post-graduation employment; the second prepares students to apply for, and enter, more advanced studies. Courses in career preparation for the workplace may include, but are not limited to, résumé and cover letter preparation, interviewing skills, personality profile, work/business etiquette, and training on how to dress for success. Additionally, they may include site visits and guest speakers from the chosen career field. Courses in career preparation for post-baccalaureate education may include, but are not limited to, preparation for the GRE, MCAT, or LSAT exams; matching career goals and expectations to graduate programs; the importance of the application timeline; and CV, letter of introduction, and interviewing protocols.
Center Court Speaker Series
The Lynn University Sports Management Department in the College of Business and Management features the Center Court Speaker Series. The program invites sport professionals to campus to speak to students about their experiences in the field to prepare students for the realities of working in sports management. The program has been ongoing for the past decade and transitioned to a fully virtual setting during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By ensuring students are well-prepared for the workforce, Lynn University helps further target 8.6 of SDG 8, which focuses on reducing the portion of youth not in employment, education, or training.
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SDG 8 – related publications
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In AY22-23: 501 students participated in resume reviews and 335 in mock-interviews.
501 - 335
Students obtained internships during AY22-23
568
Students attended career fairs
441
Students were serviced throughout the year by Career Connections
787
Recruitment sessions
19