2025 National Student Employee Week Events at UC Berkeley
The Division of Student Affairs, The Division of Equity and Inclusion, and our pilot Supervisors of Student Employees community (which includes staff from Student Affairs, Equity & Inclusion, Undergraduate Education, and the Schools and Colleges), are organizing a series of events for National Student Employee Appreciation Week April 14-18, 2025. See our schedule below.
Accommodations
If you require an accommodation on the basis of disability (ASL interpreting, CART captioning, alternative media, etc.) to fully participate in any of the National Student Employment Week events, please contact the Pilot Community of Practice Co-Leads at studentemployeesupervisors@berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible, and preferably at least 7 days in advance of the event.
- Ways for Student Employees to Save in Roth by Fidelityadd
Date/Time: Monday, April 14, 2025,10am-11:30am
Audience: All Student Employees
Format: Virtual
Registration link: Ways for Student Employees to Save in Roth by Fidelity
Description: Hosted by Berkeley Center for Financial Wellness, this session is led by Haiau Ho Nguyen from Fidelity and will help you learn how Roth gives you the opportunity for tax-free income in retirement, who might benefit from Roth contributions, and how to start making Roth contributions.
Who should attend: Those who want to learn more about Roth contributions in the UC Retirement Savings Plan, which student employees can contribute to!
Speaker Bio: Haiau Ho Nguyen, a Fidelity Workplace Financial Consultant, has more than six years with the company. She was previously a relationship manager with Fidelity's Personal Investing Group. Ms. Ho Nguyen promotes financial wellness for plan participants through one-on-one planning and educational events. An investment advisor representative and registered securities representative, Haiau holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from University of Colorado at Denver. Haiau is a bilingual representative who is fluent in Vietnamese.
- Communicating Your Student Work Experienceadd
Date/Time: Monday, April 14·12:00 – 1pm
Audience: All Student Employees
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Registration link: Communicating Your Student Work Experience on Handshake
For Students: How can you leverage your student employment position for your next career move? This workshop helps you as student employees translate the skills you've gained from your current positions onto their resumes and in interviews. Conveniently timed for our graduating senior employees so you’ll be prepared for the Wednesday Just In Time Career Fair.
For Supervisors: Encourage students to attend Berkeley Career Engagement’s professional development webinar on "Communicating Your Student Work Experience" on Monday, April 14·12:00 – 1pm, which will support students in translating the skills they learned in your position on their resumes and in interviews. Some offices are paying their students to attend as part of the NSEW appreciation week and to support professional development.
- Undergraduate Student Staff Appreciation for Student Affairs, Equity & Inclusion, and Undergraduate Educationadd
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 10am-11:30am.
Location: The Tilden Room in the Student Union: Martin Luther King Jr. Building, 2495 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, 94720Audience: Student employees and their supervisors in limited divisions (SA, UE, E&I)
Format: In-person
Description: This event is for undergraduate student staff in Student Affairs, Undergraduate and Equity & Inclusion. Details will be shared via email with relevant colleagues with more information.
- From Student Jobs to Career Roles: Stories on Navigating Post-Graduation Employment at Berkeleyadd
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 15·3pm– 4pm
Audience: All Student Employees
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Registration link: From Student Jobs to Career Roles: Stories on Navigating Post-Graduation Employment at Berkeley on Handshake
For Students:
Berkeley Career Engagement is hosting a panel featuring recently graduated student workers who now work at UC Berkeley. Have you considered working at UC Berkeley after graduation? Learn how to apply and hear tips and real stories from recent graduates about their experiences and the outcomes.
For Supervisors:
Encourage your student workers to attend the joint panel hosted by Berkeley Career Engagement and the UCB Supervisor of Student Employees Community on Monday, April 14, from 3pm to 4pm. This event will feature stories from recently graduated student workers who have found career positions at UC Berkeley. Some offices are even paying their students to attend as part of NSEW appreciation week and to support professional development.
- Just in Time Career & Internship Fairadd
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 16·12:00 – 4:00pm
Audience: Student workers graduating in Spring/Summer 2025
Format: In-Person
Location: Martin Luther King Jr Student Union, Pauley Ballroom
Registration link: Just in Time Career & Internship Fair on Handshake
For Students: Graduating senior student employees are encouraged to join this UC Berkeley Career Engagement Fair to network with representatives and explore full-time and internship opportunities. Learn about recruiting timelines and application procedures. No student registration is required. All majors and degree levels are welcome. Bring your UC Berkeley Student ID and copies of your updated resume. Business casual attire is recommended.
For Supervisors: As supervisors for graduating student employees, we can offer assistance in preparing for this event by discussing their goals, emphasizing their strengths, role-playing fair conversations, and providing guidance on business attire.
For Employers: The Just in Time Career & Internship Fair is open to all employers and provides the perfect opportunity to recruit for entry-level career positions, along with summer and internship opportunities. Employers can register via handshake.
- Wisdom from our Supervisors of Student Employee Community: Virtual Paneladd
Date and Time: Thursday, April 17⋅9–10am
Format: Zoom
Audience: All Supervisors of Student Employees
Registration: Register through the UC Learning Center: UC Learning Center
Description: Celebrate National Student Employment Week 2025 by joining an inspiring panel discussion focused on the diverse models and exemplary supervisory practices within our community of over 1,000 student employee supervisors on campus. This session will spotlight effective strategies for supporting student employees while also prioritizing supervisor wellbeing.
You’ll hear stories of successful structures and practices, as well as valuable teachable moments. Whether you're an experienced supervisor or an enthusiastic supporter of student employment programs, this panel will offer valuable ideas to apply in your own practices. Together, let's share in a co-creating a story of supervision where units, supervisors, and student employees can all thrive.
- Leveraging the Discovery Database to Find Opportunitiesadd
Date/Time: Thursday, April 17, 1-1:30pm
Audience: All Student Workers
Format: Zoom Workshop
Registration: via Zoom
Description: Join us for a 30-minute workshop that offers an in-depth look at Discovery resources tailored for undergraduates. Explore the pilot Discovery Opportunities Database, designed to streamline your search for research opportunities, scholarships, internships, community service, study abroad programs, and more. Discover how to make the most of these resources both inside and outside the classroom!
- Celebrating our Supervisors of Student Employees: In-Person Mixeradd
Date/Time: Thursday, Apr 17, 2025, 4pm-5pm
Audience: Supervisors of Student Workers
Format: In-Person
Location: Academic Innovation Studio, Dwinelle 117
Description: This week is all about your students, but this event is all about YOU! Mix and mingle over mocktails with your fellow student supervisors — enjoy a refreshing drink, and celebrate your part in what makes student employment such a special experience! Connect with other supervisors of students to swap tips with your colleagues on how to make student supervision the best it can be for you and your students! We’ll have a bCal RSVP if you’re a member of the supervisors of students community (supervisors_of_student_employees@lists.berkeley.edu) or you can show up and sign in on the day off.
About your hosts: Kelly Chang and Natalie Montanez co-lead Research Teaching and Learning’s (RTL) Student Employee Workforce Development program. Together, they are dedicated to extending learning beyond the traditional classroom setting by creating meaningful, impactful employment experiences for students, equipping their team for a successful, values-aligned professional future.
Co-sponsors: This event is generously co-sponsored by Student Technology Services (part of Student Affairs IT).
- Love Your Wallet: Budgeting and Savingadd
Date/Time: Friday, April 18·10am – 11 am
Audience: Student workers
Format: Virtual
Registration link: Love Your Wallet: Budgeting and Saving Zoom Registration
Description: Learn practical strategies to nurture your financial health and foster a loving relationship with your wallet. We will explore effective strategies that can empower you to maximize the value of your refund, balance your income and expenses, and achieve your financial goals.