Workshops
All workshops are designed and led by Lasse Palomaki, an ATD Instructional Design Certified professional who has led workshops at 30+ institutions around the world.
Workshops for High School Students
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For many students, the transition from high school to college feels overwhelming, leading to a lack of direction, loss of confidence, and uncertainty about how their actions impact their post-graduation path.
As a result, they approach college by default — engaging in a number of activities simply because that’s what they believe they’re "supposed" to do, not because they have a plan.
The College by Design workshop helps high school seniors shift to a College by Design mindset — a strategic, intentional approach where they actively shape their college experience to align with their personal interests and career goals.
Instead of going through the motions, students will learn how to focus on high-impact activities, build meaningful connections, and leverage campus resources to maximize their opportunities. This approach provides confidence, clarity, and a strong foundation for post-graduate success.
Students will learn how to:
Build a powerful network by connecting with professors, alumni, recruiters, and professionals in their target fields
Identify and execute high-ROI activities that directly lead to internships and job opportunities
Create a personalized college plan tailored to their unique goals and campus resources
Leverage campus resources and on-campus opportunities to build skills, gain experience, and stand out to employers
Achieve more and stay focused with proven productivity strategies
Through engaging live sessions and a workbook filled with actionable templates and examples, students will leave equipped with the tools, strategies, and mindset to confidently navigate college and maximize the returns on their college investment.
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(Delivered to 25+ institutions including UCLA, Cornell, and UT Dallas.)
Most students know they should be using LinkedIn, but using LinkedIn as a student can feel daunting. Many feel unsure about how to make the platform work for them. Without a clear strategy, they miss opportunities to build connections, explore careers, and attract recruiters.
The Leveraging LI as a College Student workshop helps students go beyond simply having a LinkedIn profile — it teaches them how to use LinkedIn strategically to stand out, expand their network, and accelerate their internship and job search.
Students will learn how to:
Build an optimized LinkedIn profile that attracts recruiters and showcases their skills
Network effectively with alumni, employers, and industry professionals
Use LinkedIn for career exploration, interview preparation, and job searching
Through an engaging live session and a workbook filled with actionable templates and visual step-by-step instructions, students will leave with the tools, strategies, and confidence to use LinkedIn as a powerful career asset.
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Every student population has unique needs, and we offer custom workshops tailored to your institution’s priorities. Whether your students need support with career exploration, networking, LinkedIn, or other career development topics, we design engaging, high-impact sessions to meet them where they are.
Past custom sessions include:
Personal Branding for College Students
Career Development for Student-Athletes
Interview Preparation
Get in touch to discuss a workshop customized for your students.
Workshops for College Students
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For many students, the transition from high school to college feels overwhelming, leading to a lack of direction, loss of confidence, and uncertainty about how their actions impact their post-graduation path.
As a result, they approach college by default — engaging in a number of activities simply because that’s what they believe they’re "supposed" to do, not because they have a plan.
The College by Design workshop helps first-year and sophomore college students shift to a College by Design mindset — a strategic, intentional approach where they actively shape their college experience to align with their personal interests and career goals.
Instead of going through the motions, students will learn how to focus on high-impact activities, build meaningful connections, and leverage campus resources to maximize their opportunities. This approach provides confidence, clarity, and a strong foundation for post-graduate success.
Students will learn how to:
Build a powerful network by connecting with professors, alumni, recruiters, and professionals in their target fields
Identify and execute high-ROI activities that directly lead to internships and job opportunities
Create a personalized college plan tailored to their unique goals and campus resources
Leverage campus resources and on-campus opportunities to build skills, gain experience, and stand out to employers
Achieve more and stay focused with proven productivity strategies
Through engaging live sessions and a workbook filled with actionable templates and examples, students will leave equipped with the tools, strategies, and mindset to confidently navigate college and maximize the returns on their college investment.
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(Delivered to 25+ institutions including UCLA, Cornell, and UT Dallas.)
Most students know they should be using LinkedIn, but using LinkedIn as a student can feel daunting. Many feel unsure about how to make the platform work for them. Without a clear strategy, they miss opportunities to build connections, explore careers, and attract recruiters.
The Leveraging LI as a College Student workshop helps students go beyond simply having a LinkedIn profile — it teaches them how to use LinkedIn strategically to stand out, expand their network, and accelerate their internship and job search.
Students will learn how to:
Build an optimized LinkedIn profile that attracts recruiters and showcases their skills
Network effectively with alumni, employers, and industry professionals
Use LinkedIn for career exploration, interview preparation, and job searching
Through an engaging live session and a workbook filled with actionable templates and visual step-by-step instructions, students will leave with the tools, strategies, and confidence to use LinkedIn as a powerful career asset.
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Students work extremely hard to land internships, but few know how to approach them strategically once they land them. Without a clear plan, they risk having a passive experience that adds little long-term value to their careers.
The Internships that Count workshop helps students take control of their internships, turning them into strategic career assets that unlock return offers and future career opportunities through purposeful networking, skill-building, and other high-impact actions.
Students will learn:
The key actions that elevate an internship from good to great
The essential steps to take before, during, and after their internships
How to transform internship experiences into long-term career opportunities
Through an engaging live session and a workbook filled with actionable templates and examples, students will leave equipped with the tools, strategies, and confidence to maximize their internships and build a strong foundation for their careers.
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The job and internship search can be overwhelming, but AI tools like ChatGPT can make the process faster, easier, and more effective — if you know how to use them strategically. Many students miss out on AI’s full potential, relying on generic advice instead of taking a highly strategic approach to leveraging it to explore careers, personalize their applications, refine their networking approach, and accelerate skill development.
The Using AI in Your Internship and Job Search workshop teaches students how to integrate AI into every stage of their search, helping them stand out in a competitive market.
Students will learn:
How to use AI for career exploration and identifying target roles
AI-powered strategies for writing stronger resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles
How to enhance networking and outreach using AI-generated insights
Ways to upskill efficiently with AI-driven learning tools
Through an engaging live session and a workbook filled with actionable templates and examples, students will leave with the skills and confidence to use AI as a powerful tool in their job and internship search — saving time and improving results.
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Every student population has unique needs, and we offer custom workshops tailored to your institution’s priorities. Whether your students need support with career exploration, networking, LinkedIn, or other career development topics, we design engaging, high-impact sessions to meet them where they are.
Past custom sessions include:
Personal Branding for College Students
Career Development for Student-Athletes
Interview Preparation
Get in touch to discuss a workshop customized for your students.
Workshops for Career Services Staff
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(Delivered to 25+ institutions globally.)
Many students know they should be using LinkedIn but feel unsure about how to make it work for them. Without guidance, they often miss opportunities to build connections, explore careers, and attract recruiters.
The Leveraging LinkedIn to Support Students’ Careers workshop equips career services staff with the knowledge and strategies to help students go beyond simply having a LinkedIn profile — teaching them how to use LinkedIn strategically to expand their network, stand out to employers, and accelerate their internship and job search.
Career services staff will learn how to:
Guide students in building optimized LinkedIn profiles that attract recruiters
Help students leverage LinkedIn for career exploration, interview preparation, and job searching
Teach students effective networking strategies with alumni, employers, and industry professionals
Through an engaging live session and a comprehensive workbook filled with actionable templates and visual step-by-step instructions, career services staff will leave with the tools and confidence to help students use LinkedIn as a powerful career asset.
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Many workshops provide valuable information, but if students aren’t engaged or taking action afterward, the impact is lost. Without the right structure and delivery, even well-designed sessions can fall flat.
The Leading High-Impact Workshops session equips educators with the skills and strategies to design and lead workshops that not only capture students’ attention but also drive real follow-through.
Educators will learn how to:
Design interactive sessions that keep students engaged from start to finish
Structure content effectively so takeaways are clear, actionable, and memorable
Integrate activities and strategies that encourage accountability and real-world application
Through an engaging live session and practical coaching techniques, participants will leave with the tools and confidence to create workshops that motivate students and produce meaningful results.
(Facilitated by Lasse Palomaki, an ATD Instructional Design Certified professional with experience leading workshops at 25+ institutions worldwide.)
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Every student population has unique needs, and career services professionals play a critical role in guiding them. We offer tailored workshops designed to equip your team with actionable strategies to better support students in career exploration, networking, LinkedIn, and other key career development areas.
Let’s discuss a workshop customized for your team’s needs.
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Our Partner Institutions Include:
University of California, Los Angeles | Cornell University | University of Tennessee Knoxville | University of Texas at Dallas | University of Alabama | Stevens Institute of Technology | Loyola University New Orleans | San Francisco State University | Western Michigan University | National College of Ireland | University of South Florida | Eastern Michigan University | Eastern Nazarene College | East Carolina University | Cornerstone University | Converse University | UNC Greensboro | Roanoke College | West Texas A&M | Amarillo College | Elon University | Westchester Country Day School