Gadsden State Community College Career Guide

ABOUT US

The Office of Career Services The Bridge Between Education and Employment

Mission Statement To educate, prepare and assist students in meeting the workforce challenges of the 21st century through participation in career preparation activities and cooperative education experiences

What we do

ƒƒ Counsel students ƒƒ Assist students in conducting successful job search campaigns

ƒƒ Serve as a point of contact for employers who are interested in Gadsden State students ƒƒ Partner with faculty to provide students with the highest quality curricular and co-curricular experiences ƒƒ Refer students to part-time, full-time and internship positions ƒƒ Assist students in preparing resumes and composing other job related correspondence ƒƒ Develop and coordinate Cooperative Education work sites and experiences for students ƒƒ Develop and coordinate the Early College Enrollment Program (ECEP) for high school students

The Career Services Staff is committed to providing quality services and programs to students that aid in their career development We encourage students to be prepared, both academically and professionally, so they can make a positive difference and become leaders in their chosen careers once they graduate from Gadsden State We value students’ experiences inside and outside of the classroom and encourage them to participate in career programs and activities (i e workshops, seminars, part-time employment, employment opportunity fairs, etc ) We seek to develop and continue relationships with faculty, staff, employers, alumni and most of all our students The staff is committed to maintaining the highest level of professionalism and competency

Note: “Employment Opportunity Fairs” are referenced throughout the Career Guide as “Career Fairs”

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