What’s Happening in Student Employment
National Student Employment Week April 13th-17th, 2026
National Student Employment Week is celebrated each year across the country in order to recognize and appreciate the invaluable service of both student employees and student employment professionals.
Find additional resources here to help you recognize and celebrate your student employees!
Student Employee of the Year
Celebrate your student employee by nominating them for Student Employee of the Year!
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must have been a student employee for a minimum of 6 months during the selection period (June 2025-May 2026).
- Students must be actively working in the position in which they were nominated.
- Students must meet student employment eligibility requirements outlined in the Student Employment Policy.
- Graduate Assistants are not eligible.
Nomination Details:
- Submit your nomination here!
- A nomination letter is required, and should follow the rubric found here.
- Deadline to submit nomination is April 9th at 12 PM.
Awards:
- Winner: $500 Scholarship
- 1st Runner-Up: $250 Scholarship
