8legs: National student employment week

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Student Workers Power Campus While Building Future Careers

UNC marks National Student Employment Week by recognizing 918 undergraduate student workers on campus.
Student workers share how jobs fund tuition, build independence, and support academic schedules.
Students describe leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving as key skills gained on campus jobs.
Ambassadors, photographers, and librarians describe how roles deepen campus connections and career paths.
Supervisors highlight mentorship and flexible scheduling that accommodates classwork.
Students report confidence boosts and improved customer-service skills from on-campus roles.
The article catalogues a wide range of jobs, from dining and maintenance to library and communications.
UNC not only values work experience but uses it to support future education goals.
The piece frames student employment as integral to campus operations and student development.
UNC highlights stories from multiple workers to illustrate the program's impact across campus.

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