Celebrating National Student Employment Week
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National Student Employment Week: April 2025
National Student Employment Week (NSEW) is an annual event dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of student employees across the United States. In 2025, NSEW is scheduled for April 14th to 18th.
Celebrating UH Hilo's Student Employees!
Boba & Thanks: A Student Employee Celebration
UH Hilo Student Employment Program in collaboration with the Student Activities Council (SAC) Presents: Boba & Thanks: A Student Employee Celebration!
Join us in celebrating our amazing student employees during National Student Employment Appreciation Week (April 14- 18, 2025)! The UH Hilo Student Employment Office invites all student employees and supervisors to a special appreciation event featuring a Teapresso giveaway to express our gratitude!
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM
Locaton: Campus Center Plaza
Event Highlights:
- Student Employees!! Come by and pick up your complimentary Teapresso drink!
- Community Building: A chance for student employees to connect, socialize, and engage with fellow student employees & supervisors!
- Tabling for Employment and Career Services: Learn about current on-campus jobs and internships, as well as career services resources.
- Engagement Activities: Enjoy a memorable event with interactive activities to enhance the experience.
For more event details, contact UH Hilo Student Employment Program at (808) 932-7355 or stemploy@hawaii.edu
Ways to Show Student Employees Your Appreciation- Using the 5 Love Languages
Receiving Gifts:
- New opportunities & challenges
- Bring food and snacks (department potluck; appreciation luncheon)
- Nominate them for SEOTY awards!
Words of Affirmation:
- Provide feedback and mentorship
- Recognize SE and what they do
- Offer an evaluation of the workplace
- Say “Thank You” throughout the year
Physical Touch:
- High Fives/ Knuckles
- Elbow bump
- Ankle or Foot shake
Acts of Service:
- Provide support
- Offer to write a letter of recommendation (on LinkedIn too!)
- Keep students interests in mind & provide career opportunities
- Provide professional/ skill development directed towards SE interests
Quality Time:
- Team building/ bonding
- Appreciation board (All SE participate)
- Create a tradition: End of semester office lunches, Friday coffees, etc.
- One on ones” Ask your SE how school is going (allow them to be seen as someone outside of the workplace)