By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Internships are a valuable tool for college students. They provide an opportunity to experience a career before graduation and improve employability skills such as teamwork, communication, self-management and problem-solving. “We know how significant internships are in terms of job placement, pay and the overall impact they have on professional and personal development,” said Dustin Favinger, director of the College … [Read more...] about New stipend program allows more UNK students to complete internships
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UNK’s Dustin Favinger selected for Nebraska Chamber’s Leadership Nebraska
LINCOLN – Dustin Favinger, director of the College of Business and Technology Career Center at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, has been selected to participate in Leadership Nebraska Class XII. A Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry program, Leadership Nebraska was founded in 2006 to identify current and emerging leaders across the state, enhance their leadership skills and deepen their knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing Nebraska. … [Read more...] about UNK’s Dustin Favinger selected for Nebraska Chamber’s Leadership Nebraska
College of Business and Technology Career Center sees rapid growth in mentoring program
By ANDREW HANSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – This is bigger than a traditional career center. At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the College of Business and Technology Career Center has added mentoring and business networking programs to help guide business students in their career paths. Cover letters, resumes and interviewing tips all remain a focus, but the Career Center is becoming more specialized and focused on catering to specific student … [Read more...] about College of Business and Technology Career Center sees rapid growth in mentoring program
Favinger new College of Business and Technology Career Center director
KEARNEY – Dustin Favinger is the new director of the College of Business and Technology Career Center at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The Career Center opened in 2013 and prepares UNK business and technology students for professional opportunities after graduation. Favinger works with Academic and Career Services in areas that include resume preparation, interviewing, career exploration and major selection. He also works with companies to increase career … [Read more...] about Favinger new College of Business and Technology Career Center director