C. A. S. E.

(Credential, Acceleration, Support for Employment)

    CASE “is a no-cost program open to students that meet the following eligibility requirements: eligible to work in the U. S., registered for Selective Service if applicable, 18 or older, and can provide a social security card.”

    This program, run by Sandra Shinkle, the Career Pathways Specialist, is designed to “help students in programs be successful and have a good experience at college, and develop skills employers want,” per Karin Magnuson.

    Shinkle said her “role is to prepare students to be successful once they get a job. We will be evaluated by standard performance once they are placed in a job. The grant requires that we track students for 6 months. Industry partners are telling us students need to work on their soft skills--communication skills, working one-on-one, and conflict resolution.”

    During a presentation at the Diversity Achievement Center, Shinkle stressed the importance of understanding professional culture, learn to adapt to professional communication, timeline, relationship bank, and professional emotional and cultural boundaries. 

    This program is designed to help you understand that “employers are seeking employees that:

                       Have cultural competence

                       Use feedback to improve

                       Have a professional work standard

                       Use positive and effective communication skills.”

    Knowing how to conduct yourself in a business environment and making sure you are conveying a professional attitude at all times are important tools to obtaining and keeping a job.

    Become a part of the CASE team and receive the following services:

                       Assistance with navigating college processes

                       Assigned academic/support for your individual progress and needs

                       Individualized success plan

                       Workshops to develop professional standards, communication

                       Resume, cover letter, and interview support

                       Job search assistance

                       Development of interview skills

                       Employment support after you are hired

                       Ongoing career success coaching

At a glance:

Sandra Shinkle, CASE and Career Pathways Specialist

For more information contact:

CASE at

541-917-4504

CASEstaff@linnbenton.edu