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Career Development Services at HCC

Career Development Services at HCC

The journey to find a fulfilling career can seem overwhelming. HCC’s Career Development Services offers a number of resources for current students and alumni that can put you on the path toward a career that works best for you. We also work with employers and community partners to offer connections for job recruitment and potential internship opportunities.

HCC is committed to your success. Whether you are undecided, committed to a major, or enhancing your professional skills, we have the resources necessary to help you pursue a rewarding career.

We can help you:

  • Discover careers that match you;
  • Declare a major;
  • Identify career paths within your major;
  • Create and improve your resume and cover letter;
  • Prepare for job searching and interviewing;
  • Participate in experiential learning opportunities in your chosen field;
  • Network with employers;
  • Identify internships and job opportunities pertaining to your major and skill set; and,
  • Create an action plan for your future professional career.

Whether you are undecided on a major, exploring a new program of study (major), or verifying your current direction, a career advising session will assist you with the decision-making process and your career development pathway to employment.

Valuable resources are available for your use and are designed to facilitate personal growth and development in choosing a program of study and preparing for success in the job search process.

 

 

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

- Confucius

Mission

To empower students in developing the insights, experience, and connections to pursue personally meaningful careers throughout their lives. To do so, we assist students with career development through career exploration, career planning, decision making, and job search skills and strategies. In addition, we develop relationships with regional employers to provide experiential learning and employment opportunities for students while enrolled in classes and after graduation as an HCC alumni.

Vision

All students feel prepared to foster their own unique career path in which their values, interests, and work align.