Carroll Community College

Deciding on what career path to pursue can sometimes be a challenge, especially since there are so many choices in today's workplace. Carroll provides the following services to help students decide which career path to investigate. 

Career Workshops - explore a variety of career topics

Career Cafe  - enjoy some coffee while learning valuable career information

Internships - gain experience in a career field

Additional Guidance  - discover other career development opportunities

Job boards and career fairs are open to the community; however, we are unable to provide counseling services to individuals who are not enrolled credit students.  Services are available to community members at the Business Employment Resource Center in Westminster by calling 410-386-2820.

Career Workshops

Career Development is a lifetime journey.  Most people change career paths three or four times during their lives. Our career workshops help you make important decisions.

If you are uncertain about how to begin making a career decision, writing a resume, and organizing for a job search, attend any of our workshops and schedule a follow-up appointment with the career counselor to discuss your specific needs.

Career workshops are held throughout each semester. Space is limited to the first 25 people and registration is required. You will receive a room assignment at the time of registration. To register, call Career Development at 410-386-8523. 

Topics include career exploration using DISCOVER, resumes, interviewing and networking/job search. The dates for the Fall 2009 semester will be posted in August.

• Skill Analysis: What are soft skills? Motivation and teamwork are two. There are many others and employers tend to hire those who can demonstrate them. Discover the skills you have and learn how to acquire new ones. 
• Self Sales: Advertisers have just 30 seconds to sell a product and your resume is no different. Most employers scan resumes for 30 seconds to decide if they want to interview someone. Learn to market your special talents and experiences that will make them want to know more about you. 
• Tell me something about yourself: It's a hard question to answer for most people. What do they want to know? Learn and practice the answer to this and other tough questions. T
• The government is hiring!  Lots of government positions will be open in the next few years. Ever heard of a KSA?  How is a federal resume different from a standard resume?  Invest a couple of hours for the answers, plus get leads for federal jobs.

Career Cafe

The Career Cafe is open throughout the fall and spring semester in the Great Hall! Come for free coffee and career information. Information is available on career planning, resumes, job searching and interviewing. 

Fall 2009 dates:

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1-3 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 16, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Spring 2010 dates :

Thursday, March 11, 1-3 p.m.

Monday, April 12, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 5, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

If you prefer one-on-one career counseling, make an appointment with the Coordinator of Career Development, Barb Gregory, by calling 410-386-8523 or e-mailing  bgregory@carrollcc.edu.

Internships

Internships are a valuable method to gain experience in a career field. Internships can be paid, unpaid or for credit. Currently Carroll does not offer internships for credit. However, you can research and learn about opportunities by registering with internships.com. To register, follow these instructions:

• Visit www.internships.com or click on the link in the right column.
• Click on Students and then click Join the Network. 
• Select Carroll Community College from the drop down menu, enter the Promo Code "cccinternships01," and click Continue.
• Register by entering your first name, last name and e-mail address, create a password, and click Sign Up. Confirm your e-mail address and password on the next page and then click Login. You can now begin to search for internships!

Additional Guidance 

• Sign-up for CAR-100, Career Development as a Life Process. This three-credit course helps you to set career goals and learn skills that contribute to lifelong career aspirations. The course if offered every fall and spring term. 
• Computer-assisted career guidance is available in Career Services at A201. Internet-accessible computers with suggested sites to explore are available for use. Some guidance programs, like DISCOVER, are available from a home computer via the Internet.
• An Opportunities Fair is scheduled each fall. Learn about specific majors, Academic Communities, and how non-profit agencies can help you reach your goals! A Job Fair is scheduled each spring. The 2010 Job Fair will be held  Wednesday March 24.  Registration forms for employers will be available in January. 
• Current occupational information is available in the Advising Office in room A102 and in the Carroll Community College library. Jobs are posted on the Job Board in the Student Center and through our virtual job board on College Central Network. Check out the career links on our page as well as Employment Services for other opportunities to connect with employers.
• Walk yourself through the Phases of Career Development for a step-by-step approach to career decision-making. 

These events provide an overview of the range of activities offered. Although some events may have expired, you can see the total picture of events through this comprehensive listing.