UC Santa Barbara Students Talk Career Goals in a Rapidly Changing World
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - UC Santa Barbara has its first full week of school ahead and the students will have a chance to dig in to their studies and make a plan for their futures.
This comes at a critical time.
The job market for some who had plans in certain industries may be changing rapidly with the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) components to many aspects of the workplace. It is unclear how it will play out at the same time that robotics are also booming in companies that need, for example, something on an assembly line.
Kavya Patel is an Economics major and says, "I think the job is definitely going to be out there after we graduate obviously people are worried about the job market with the rise of AI."
Many school clubs and organizations are setting up pop ups and doing outreach to bring students together in a supportive way.
Some will host a variety of career development events.
Charlotte Johnson with the Women in Business club says, "in the fall we have workshops, resumes, networking career development and building a brand. "
A member of a marketing club on campus says they see a need on many levels they can fill. "People don't have social media accounts and we start fresh from the ground up for them," said Patel.
For those who are new to the campus, getting signed up for clubs and organizations has proven to be very helpful and a key to their academic success along with their overall college exerience.
Many students say face to face communication remains a vital asset.
They are also ready to pivot if necessary.
"Now a days the possibilities are almost endless and if you really want to you can go out there and make it happen so I think a lot of people are feeling that way," said Arman Farzadram who is looking into a real estate career.
Colleges across the country including UCSB recognize the challenges and are assisting the students.
For those who are new to the campus, getting signed up for clubs and organizations has proven to be very helpful and a key to their academic success along with their overall college exerience.
The beginning of the school year also has many activities including college sports, some that have already begun and are drawing solid crowds as a place to support Gaucho spirit.
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