TAP for Success - Current Engineering Undergraduates

For Returning PEY Co-op Students

Thriving after PEY Co-op (TAP) for Success is a series of skill-building, mindset-shifting workshops designed to support students returning from PEY Co-op in successfully reintegrating into academic life, developing focused study habits, and drawing connections between their work experiences and their current curriculum. These workshops will:

Help students rebuild study habits and routines after returning from PEY Co-op
Reignite motivation by linking academics to career goals
Improve focus, time management, and cognitive endurance
Build a Community of Practice to foster peer support and shared strategies.

Participation is voluntary, and students are welcome to pick and choose the workshops most relevant to their academic transition.

Workshops

Workshop 1: From Work Mode to Study Mode - Training Attention & Managing Energy | September 8, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Rebuilding Academic Routines & Mindset - Focus, Burnout Prevention & Cognitive Endurance

Date: Monday, September 8, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Format: In-Person
Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/HiBgeBFq92

Objectives:

Understand the psychological and behavioral shift from 9–5 structure to self-directed academics
Identify workplace habits that can support academic success
Identify attention drains and distractions
Develop sustainable and realistic study blocks and cognitive routines
Learn techniques for working with lower energy or motivation

Takeaway:

Academic routine planner
Access to digital timer tools, browser blockers, and low-motivation strategies
Re-entry checklist (e.g., reconnect with profs, set office hour schedule, study setup tips)

Workshop 2: Realign – Making Meaning of Your Experience | September 22, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Bridging PEY Co-op Experience with Academic Purpose

Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Format: In-person
Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/e2d1fYbUt2

Objectives:

Reignite motivation by linking academic work with long-term career/professional goals
Guide students in articulating the purpose of their PEY Co-op experience and aligning it with their academic purpose and long-term aspirations
Present a panel of accomplished alumni sharing insights and experiences from their areas of expertise

Takeaway:

Digital course-goal alignment worksheet
Optional peer accountability check-in, engSuccess sign-up

Workshop 3: Refocus – TAP for Success Checkpoint – Reconnect. Refocus. Recommit. | October 8, 2025 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Shared Success Strategies + Reflect + Refocus

Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Format: In-person
Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/vNgQdPqsvS

Objectives:

Build peer accountability and reduce isolation
Identify what’s working and where adjustments are needed
Reconnect with their academic goals and long-term motivation
Foster peer connections for continued support and accountability

Takeaway:

Available services
Reflection
One-on-one follow-ups with Learning Strategist (optional)

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop series, fourth-year students will be able to:

Rebuild intrinsic and extrinsic motivation using reflection techniques
Apply new time management systems adapted from their PEY Co-op workplace routines
Use practical tools to improve concentration and reduce academic burnout
Develop a personalized roadmap for fourth-year academic success

Questions & Contact

If you have any questions about TAP for Success, contact the Engineering Learning Strategist.