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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
Counsel students
Assist students in conducting successful job search campaigns
Serve as a point of contact for employers who are interested in Gadsden State students
Partner with faculty to provide students with the highest quality curricular and co-curricular
experiences
Refer students to part-time, full-time and internship positions
Assist students in preparing resumes and composing other job related correspondence
Develop and coordinate Cooperative Education work sites and experiences for students
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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