Student-Athletes Use Strengths in the Classroom and Beyond

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ENGAGED & THRIVING Institutions: THE STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACH

Using Strengths to Make the Most of Student-Athletes' Opportunities

"Those same strengths that made you successful as an athlete are going to be the exact ... same strengths that make you successful ... in the classroom, the community and after [you] graduate."

— Sierra Hassel

former UNL student athlete

The landscape for students and educators is constantly changing.

That's why the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) athletic department started combining student-athletes' life skills and career development programs with CliftonStrengths as students prepare for life after college sports.

Listen now to see how strengths can help students succeed in school and life.

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Every year, over 700,000 new students discover their strengths. In fact, more than 160,000 have taken CliftonStrengths for Students since August.

Become a part of the over 1,000 colleges and universities already using CliftonStrengths for Students to shape their students' futures.

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Developing Careers of the Future With Amazon  					

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Amazon's Future Engineer program aims to increase access to computer science education for kids in underserved and underrepresented communities.

Amazon wanted to know more about students' engagement with computer science, so they commissioned Gallup to conduct this comprehensive study.

Here are some of the findings from this unique study:

62% of students say they would like to learn about computer science, but only 49% have taken a class.
70% of students say computer science classes are available at their school.
53% of students agree that they have a role model in computer science, leading to higher interest in the subject.

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How to Hang On to Your Best People  									

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Turnover is rampant across many industries, including education, and the candidate pool is smaller than ever. Read these articles about turnover and performance reviews to reframe how you think about your conversations with your employees and the impact they have.

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Gallup data show that engaged employees are less likely to quit. Incorporate these efficient and effective conversations to stay connected, create hope and keep your people in the fold.

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Taking a strengths-based approach to performance reviews is key to employee development. Read how CliftonStrengths provides the framework to give your people the care, support and attention they need.

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A Strengths-Based Approach to Education

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Your students possess unique talents — help them use their strengths while boosting their engagement and wellbeing. Engaged students perform better in the classroom and beyond.

CliftonStrengths for Students: Champions (Virtual) 

CliftonStrengths for Students: Champions is for educators in any position seeking to drive measurable outcomes in campus wellbeing and engagement.

Dec. 8-9, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time
Improve the educational experience for your students and staff by incorporating strengths into your approach.

This six-hour course will give you a better understanding of CliftonStrengths, engagement and wellbeing, and equip you with the tools you need to implement a strengths-based strategy.

Do you have a group of learners interested in rolling out CliftonStrengths on campus? Contact us for more information on pricing and availability.

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