THE IMPACT OF EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ON THE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIS OF GRADUATES
Introduction
Employability has been defined as “the capability to gain initial employment, maintain employment and obtain new employment if required” (McQuaid and Lindsay, 2005; Hillage and Pollard, 1998). Although, the concept has been widely defined and generally accepted by researchers, there is still confusion as to how an individual tends to develop employment capacity in particular. Many researches have been conducted to identify the need to acquire and to find ways through which the capacity could be developed. The transition of the students from education to work has to be smooth to be more effective and benefit both the student as well as the general society.
Due to the changing economy, the employability of graduates has become a key issue. The employers have been involved in numerous researches demonstrating the other attributes which they prefer that are not job specific namely the interpersonal, organization and behavioral skills. This is the major reason why the higher education institutes have been emphasizing on providing education in a manner that the employability skills could be incorporated. Employers
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Such activities help the students to acquire leadership attributes and work in teams while simultaneously acquiring higher education. Although, the earlier researches conducted have suggested that students tend to take part in the extracurricular activities to enhance their labor market prospects (Roulin and Bangerter, 2013), but economists has contrasting views questioning the credibility of the relation. Due to this, there still is limited data available that provides evidence on how taking part in the extracurricular activities could help in enhancing the employment opportunities for
I may not have much self-confidence in many of the skills I have, but my problem solving abilities is not one of them. I will not say “I love a challenge,” but I will say if a challenge comes up “I am ready for it.” I would admit that my fine motor skills are a big reason that I can finish task with great efficiency. I am a very cautious person that is aware of my surrounding along with my body in time and space. Fast reflexes along with my sharp wit I can carry out many of my goals fast but safely. I have worked many construction jobs that being as fast I am came in handing especially if a mess up occurs I can quickly solve the problem and make things disappear. I can usually predict when things suddenly go wrong and such as if something was falling either move out the way or catch the object before it hits the ground. (164)
Therefore, there is a bigger benefit to joining extra curricular activities (especially that there is time and assistance in academics for those who may need it and not receive it at home) and enjoining time into learning new things and exploring the world and it’s opportunities rather than going home after school and needing extra help with homework and not having someone to assist you, or even being bored and tired of playing video games and sleeping all
an employee’s skill set therefore may not add to the organisation’s productivity. Employers need to be selective with the input of training, resources and career opportunity to these youth workers, only to what they believe the worker is capable of and if they are motivated to improve and
Both extracurricular activates and internships allow teens to gain valuable skills that can be applied in the real world. The “real world” being the work field, specifically highly skilled jobs. Now a days it is not easy finding a job with a decent pay, it is even harder if you don’t have the right skills. It’s as simple as just participating in an extracurricular activity or internship and applying it to your resume will help you stand out in the many applications that employers look at, according to an article from the www.teenshealth.org Participating in an internship will give the student skills in a specific work field, skilled that are need to work at that place. If someone has already thought them how to do the job they atomically have a greater chance of getting that job or in the same field. In extracurricular activities the student will learn general skills like working with others, time management, commitment, communication skills, problem solving, all of those skills w...
Time management: Skills are similar to both of above skills. You need time management skills to complete the tasks on time. Well organised and having the right tools for your task helps you to complete the task on time and avoid the waste of time. To manage time you should have a dairy worth you or you can note down on your mobile/computer.
First and foremost, extracurricular activities increase academic performance of students in a myriad of ways. Students who are struggling in their classes have an opportunity to receive remediation that may not be allowed be the time constraints of a school day. Moreover, because they have time to get teacher help after school, they have more individualized instruction and assistance that a class size of 30 students just doesn’t permit. However, for students already excelling in academics, some extracurricular activities offer those high-achieving students to take their performance to the next level. Through such activities as Mathcounts, Technology Student Association, Debate, and Model United Nations, students already doing well in school have the chance to compete with other advanced students in competitions that challenge their critical thinking skills and their speed in skills learned in school. Furthermore, for all students, some extracurriculars provide incentives to do well in school; National Junior Honor Society, for example, recognizes students wit...
Throughout my time in university, I was involved in a lot of extracurricular activities. I wanted to implement my knowledge that I got in university (Project management, organizational behavior, leadership and motivation etc.). From the very beginning I founded my own organization that calls Youth Assembly of Nations. My goal was to unite people of different nationalities and lead them to promote friendship among different nations (more than 150 nationalities live in Kazakhstan). As a result 40 delegates of different nationalities were chosen. Every month we were organizing events such as music festivals, fairs, charity events and promoting our vision of collaboration.
These kind of activities show that the student has great leadership and social skills aside from the amazing academic skills. Being involved in something beyond the learning realm can propel students to be the best in college. Not only does it propel the student but it can help them have a higher acceptance rate at almost every college. Not only are extra activities important to colleges but so is the intellectual that is made through reading, writing, and critical thinking. Exploring the intellectual and being interested is very important to colleges.
Not only is college important for bettering our society, but it is also important for bettering our own individual lives. Many people without a college degree are restricted to a smaller number of occupations for which they are quali...
The book Taking Sides- Educational Issues states that, “individuals who have attended college have greater work opportunities and tend to have skills that can be easily applied in different job settings”.
...to the fact the being employed increases college graduation rate and teaches many skills that are not taught with in any level of school. The issue is increased as because many of these teenagers are also not in school. A possible solution to this problem is for companies to offer apprenticeships to promising high school students.
O’Sullivan’s (2006) argues that the Employability Paradigm which emerged in the 1970’s served to distinguish a group of students who were not achieving the standard needed to guarantee employment. Employability is the assessment of those with the lowest chance of success in an economically motivated nation. It posits that intervention is necessary to prevent those individuals who have failed within the system from being dependent on social welfare and subsequently from being socially excluded (O’Sullivan 2006). In the early 1970’s, Ireland’s entry into the European economy and the changing employment market combined to connect education attainment to employability. As a result, educational credentials became the accepted way of assessing ability and this served to focus attention on those leaving school early with little or no qualifications. O’Sullivan argues that while the policy of the state, on the surface, seemed to support equal opportunity with the provision of free access to secondary education, the reality for most working class students was far from equitable. There were limited interventions available for those who needed help to develop the skills needed to benefit from access to secondary education and these students became disenfranchised. The disc...
Do extra-curricular activities have a positive or negative effect on a student’s academic performance? If they do, then why do schools take activities away from students at the first sign of academic troubles? If they are scientifically proven to be positive, then why are they not curricular rather than extra curricular? There are numerous influences that impact the academic performance of a student other than after school activities. However, this study will focus on the effect of extra curricular activities on academic performances. In many cases, participation in extra curricular activities positively influences attendance and connection to school. This study will investigate the impact of extra curricular activities that require a daily commitment over an extended period of time, greater than a month. Athletics is the dominant after school activity that requires a daily commitment; therefore, this study will involve student athletes as well as students who are involved in other extra curricular activities. Another reason why student athletes will be a large part of this study is that there may be a correlation between the skills necessary to succeed in athletics and academics (American Sports Institute, 1991).
Over recent decades, the proportion of young people studying at university has increased significantly. As the nature of employment has changed, many feel that obtaining a degree is essential to securing a successful and satisfying career. However, university study provides far more than just a qualification. This essay will explore some of the wider advantages of higher education, namely with regard to the individual 's social and cultural development, networking opportunities and the development of independence.
Extracurricular activities can benefit students greatly through their personal lives and well being. According to Justin Coulson in his article on kidspot.com, students that are involved in extracurricular activities, such as sports or clubs, are generally healthier than those who do not participate. Extracurricular activities can help raise student’s self esteem and self awareness as stated by Joy Burgess in her article, “Extracurricular School Activities and the Benefits” at more4kids.info. Being involved allows the student to learn about the skills and talents they already have and can teach them new ones such as time management, organization, and prioritizing skills. It also allows the students to realize what they are good at or enjoy doing (Burgess). As similarly described by the College Board staff at collegeboard.org, extracurriculars can enable you to learn your personal talents, interests, ...