The document summarizes the outcomes of career workshops conducted by Career Peer Educators (CPEs) at the University of Virginia from 2014-2015. Student testimonials indicate the workshops helped them learn skills for the job search and take advantage of university resources. Surveys found that 97% of students agreed they gained career knowledge and 99% said they were likely to take action steps. Over 1671 students attended 308 CPE workshops or events. CPEs reached a variety of student groups and have expanded programming, including offering weekly office hours at the LGBTQ center.

1. STUDENT TESTIMONIALS:
I really feel like my workshop was a rewarding
experience… I feel more knowledgeable about the
skills I should develop to make myself a more
marketable job applicant. I feel inspired to take
advantage of the resources U.Va. has to offer.”
“It was a very helpful workshop, and I definitely
will attend more UCS workshops in the future!”
“The workshop was very helpful… Also, hearing
other students' (both older and younger with
different experiences) really helped me to create my
pitch.”
“I wish it had been longer than only half an hour,
'cause I loved it!”
University Career Services
Career Peer Educator Workshop Outcomes
2014-2015
OBJECTIVES:
1. Deliver career knowledge/competencies such as:
o Learning what UCS has to offer
o How to write a resume
o What to expect & how to prepare for a career fair
o How to prepare for an interview
o How to search for jobs & internships
2. Prepare students to take action steps such as:
o Utilize UCS resources
o Create/Edit their resume
o Prepare & attend a career fair
o Prepare for an interview
o Begin their job/internship search
3. Promote students to recommend UCS resources.
4. Promote students to attend another CPE workshop.
“I know/understand
[learning objective]”
(e.g. “...how to use the
STAR technique”)
“How likely are you to
[take action step(s)]?”
(e.g. “…use UCS resources
to prepare for interviews”)
“How likely are you to
recommend UCS
resources and services
to others?”
“How likely are you to
attend another CPE
workshop?”
C. Burkhardt 05/15/15
IMPACT STATEMENTS:
97% of students agreed that they left the workshop
with career knowledge/competencies (same since Dec)
99% of students reported being at least somewhat
likely to take action steps (same since Dec.)
97% of students reported being at least somewhat
likely to recommend UCS (+2% from Dec.)
91% of students reported being at least somewhat
likely to attend another workshop (+1% from Dec.)
44% of workshop attendees have already returned
to UCS! (+15% since Dec.)
32% have returned for an individual
appointment or office hours (+15% since Dec.)
12% attended at least one other CPE
workshop (same rate since Dec.)
SURVEY RESULTS:
So far, CPEs have reached
~1671
students through workshops & events!
CPEs have given 308 workshops/events!
On average, ~70 students attend CPE
workshops/events per week!
Percent changes represent change since December

2. WHO ATTENDS CPE WORKSHOPS?
CPEs have led workshops for the following student
groups & organizations:
• Transfer Student Communities
• Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority
• Access UVa
• Second Year Council
• The Ethiopian Student Union
• Phi Alpha Delta
• Global Development Organization
• Many Student Athletic Groups
• Theta Tau Engineering Fraternity
• Multicultural Greek Council
• Various Fraternities & Sororities
and many more!
CPEs are also reaching out to the following
student groups & organizations:
• 12 Asian student groups
• 5 Greek-Life student groups
• 4 Middle Eastern student groups
• 4 LGBT student groups
• 3 Latino student groups
• 2 International student groups
• 2 Religious student groups
• 2 Women’s student groups
• 1 African American student group
• 1 Native American student group
• Student Council, COLAs, residence
halls, and many more!
CPE OUTREACH EFFORTS
University Career Services
Career Peer Educator Workshop Outcomes
2014-2015
C. Burkhardt 05/15/15
Percent changes represent change since December.
UPDATES TO CPE PROGRAMMING
CPEs have been holding weekly office hours at the LGBTQ center to answer any career-related questions, to help
students navigate being LGBTQ+ in the workplace, and to make it easier for this population to access our services.
Study Breaks have also continued to provide students with an opportunity to work one-on-one with a CPE. This
includes answering questions, exploring our resources, and drafting/revising resumes and cover letters.