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Explore Public Safety Careers at the Allstate Center Career Fair Nov. 15

Explore public safety careers at Nov. 15 Career Fair
Career Exploration, Events,

If you have a passion for helping others and your community, exploring different public safety careers may determine your future in the workforce!

Public safety encompasses positions in various areas, such as criminal justice, crime scene processing, firefighting, digital forensics, homeland security, and emergency management.

If you would like to know more about this exciting field, don’t miss the chance to join the Allstate Public Safety Career Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 4-6 p.m.

Resume assistance, Interviews, internships, networking

This event, which is open to all SPC students and the public, will feature on-the-spot interviews and information about internship opportunities in public safety careers. In addition, attendees will have a chance to network with public safety professionals and agencies.

We encourage participants to bring their resumes and dress to impress! If you don’t have a resume yet, don’t worry. The Allstate Career Team can help you build your perfect resume.

Career Fair agency participants

Public Safety Career FairHere are some of the confirmed agencies for the event:

  • Bradenton Police Department
  • Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office
  • Florida Wildlife Conservation
  • Gulfport Police Department
  • Manatee County Sheriff’s Office
  • New College of Florida (EOT’s)
  • Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
  • Kissimmee Police Department
  • Lakeland Police Department
  • Longboat Key Police Department
  • Pasco County Sheriff’s Office
  • Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
  • Pinellas Park Sheriff’s Office
  • Sarasota Police Department
  • Petersburg Police Department
  • Tampa International Airport Police Department
  • Temple Terrace Police Department
  • Treasure Island Police Department
  • University of South Florida Police Department
  • Winter Garden Police Department

Proper education and training are critical in the public safety field. Attendees will also have a chance to meet with Allstate Center’s Academic Advisors to explorer the various programs and training academies offered by SPC.

Some of the programs, such as the Crime Scene Technology Certificate and the Emergency Administration and Management Certificate, can be completed in as little as a year. However, if you are looking for a bachelor’s degree, SPC also features a BAS in Public Safety that can be completed fully online!

In short, if you are looking for networking opportunities, resume assistance, or simply would like to know more about SPC Public Safety programs and training academies, the Allstate Public Safety Career Fair is the right event for you!

When: Nov. 15, from 4 – 6 pm

Where:  SPC Allstate Center – 3200 34th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

For more information, please contact Career Specialist David Wilburn at Wilburn.David@spcollege.edu or 727-302-6504.

 

 

Skype Test Drive – Allstate Campus

Career Exploration, Employment Preparation, Events,

The job market is very competitive! If you want to be a strong candidate, you must be ready for various types of job interviews. More and more companies are now using Skype interviews instead of the conventional face-to-face format. This new trend is particularly common for international positions, but some local and regional companies have also found this to be a practical and efficient option for the first-round of candidates. When a prospective employee has applied from out-of-state, a video interview may be the only choice. The best way to get ready for any interview is to practice! With this in mind, the Allstate Campus partnered with other SPC Campuses to promote the Skype Test Drive! This is a fun way to prepare you to get acclimated to online interviewing!

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So, here is how this event works. There will be two laptops set up at the Allstate Campus and staff from other Campuses will have the same. One laptop will be used for students to sit down and answer an interview question, via Skype asked by another campus. At the second computer, there will be the Interviewer that other campuses can have their students “call into” to be asked a question. This is a unique chance not only to practice for interviews but also to make valuable connections between students and staff from different Campuses.

Online interviews are just like any job interviews; therefore, preparation is a must! Before attending this event, we encourage you to take a moment and think about the following topics/questions:

  • Communication: this skill is essential in both online and face-to-face interview. Are you prepared to deliver on camera clear and precise answers?
  • Interview content: be sure to know your skills and abilities. Are you ready to sell your skills clearly?
  • Time management: interviews are usually timed. Are you ready to speak concisely, without overstating nor repeating information?

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to practice for online interviews!

When: Thursday, May 18th, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Where: Allstate Campus – Common Grounds Café – 3200 34th Street South, St. Petersburg

Questions? Comments? Please email Career Outreach Specialist Dee Mortellaro at Mortellaro.Dee@spcollege.edu or call (727) 302-6504.

The College of Public Safety’s 3rd Annual Touch-a-Truck Event

Career Exploration, Events,

If you love helping others and would like to make an impact in your community, we have the right career for you! The College of Public Safety offers various programs in which you can put your passion for helping others into full practice. In addition to the three academies (Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Fire), we offer a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Safety and A.S. Degrees in Crime Scene, Criminal Justice, Digital Forensics, Fire Science, and Emergency Adm. and Management. If you already work in the field and would like to broaden your knowledge base and enhance your career, our Financial Aid-Eligible Certificates in Crime Scene, Digital Forensics, Emergency Adm. and Management, and Homeland Security might be right for you: http://www.spcollege.edu/degrees-training/public-safety-public-policy-and-legal-studies/public-safety

You may be asking yourself, what about the Touch-a-Truck event? Well, Touch-a-Truck is a family fun event (children are encouraged to attend) hosted by the Allstate Campus where you can get to know more about all these exciting Public Safety Programs. While you snack, hear some great music, and see real fire, law enforcement, military, rescue, and construction trucks up close; our team will be providing information about Public Safety Programs as well as campus tours.  Additionally, agencies/recruiters will be onsite during Touch-a-Truck to discuss job opportunities and to explain their application processes (summer and part-time employment opportunities available). Bring copies of your resume! If you do not have a resume yet, no worries, our Career Services team will be happy to help you build the perfect one!

Here are some of the agencies that will be present during the 3rd Annual Touch-a-Truck:

  • City of St. Petersburg – PD
  • Pinellas County Animal Services
  • Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
  • SP Fire and Rescue
  • Skyway Marina District

We would love to have you as our guest! If you would like to assist with a truck/table or volunteer in some other capacity, please complete the following survey: http://web.spcollege.edu/survey/23167

Don’t miss the opportunity to have safe family fun and to boost your career!

When: Saturday, April 22nd, from 10am to 2pm.
Where: Allstate Campus – 3200, 34th Street South, St Petersburg

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SPC Allstate Presents: Resume and Cover Letter Workshop

Employment Preparation, Events

 

Resume writing can be tough – and if you don’t think it is, yours may not be up to snuff. In this comprehensive Resume Workshop, Dee Mortellaro, Career Specialist, will outline the basic parts that every resume must have, and give you actual tools to help make that happen.

Resume Workshop Flyer

Here at the Allstate Center, we like to think of resumes and cover letters as an art, not a science. Meaning that while one employer may like a specific style, another may not. This workshop will focus primarily on one’s Profile, Work Experience, and Education sections, while also touching on additional sections that could be added (i.e. Leaderships, Certifications, Professional Associations, Skills etc.

So ask yourself, “does my resume has what it takes to nail my dream job?’’  Both your resume and cover letter are two very essential things to have when in quest to land your dream job. When creating the perfect resume and cover letter don’t be surprised if you find it to be a stressful process. You may think that it can be easily done in a short time, yet will all the formatting and being sure to follow the guidelines it could take at least an hour. In addition to assisting with job searches, resumes and cover letters are also vital in finding internships. And even if you’re not looking for a job – or ready to graduate yet, a resume workshop can be a great way to start crafting these ever-changing documents.Resume Workshop

Those who are interested be sure to mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 15h from 4pm – 6pm on the Allstate Campus, in the library. If attending, you can expect for us to cover the following topics:

  • Identifying important parts of a job posting
  • Transferrable Skill
  • Writing for the FUTURE job
  • Crafting the perfect bullet point
  • Summarizing your experience to a short profile
  • Creating dynamic verbiage

Any questions or concerns feel free to contact our Career Specialist at (727) 302-6504 or mortellaro.dee@spcollege.edu. Also Career Services Staff are available on each campus to assist you at your convenience in your career exploration process, building your network, and assisting in your search for internships and employment.

Public Safety Recruitment Fair is back!

Career Exploration, Events,

Here at SPC Allstate Center, we would like to give a special thanks to our Career Outreach Specialist- Dee Mortellaro, for once again hosting the bi-annual Public Safety Recruitment Fair.  Where and when is this event you may ask? It will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 from 4 – 6 p.m. in the Florida Room.

One of St. Petersburg College main goals is to create opportunities for our students to obtain a career upon graduation. This recruitment fair serves as a great networking opportunity to meet with over 20 Public Safety hiring agencies for recruits as well as academic students. Some of these include the following:

  • Petersburg Police Department
  • Pete Fire and Rescue
  • Tampa Police Department
  • Treasure Island PD
  • TSA (Transport Security Administration)

TSA Hiring Event

Just in case you misread, yes, TSA is hiring! They are currently in search  of students who would be interested in becoming Transportation Security Officer. This is part-time position starting at $15.37 per hour plus full-time Medical benefits!  

The minimum requirements for this position are:

  • U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National
  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent
  • English Proficiency
  • Pass a background check

Anyone who has looked recently for a part-time position knows that finding one offering medical benefits is extremely rare. Not only can this position provide you with benefits and a high rate of pay but also experience.

To learn more about this great job opportunity and how to apply, please feel free to pass by their table.

This event is open for everyone! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to engage face to face with our Public Safety officers, meet staff and faculty, and learn about SPC resources. We encourage you to be prepare with any questions or concerns regarding the field you wish to pursue.

If you are unavailable to attend this event, but are interested in pursuing a Public Safety career, please contact Allstate Student Services. Our hours are:

Monday-Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Feel free to contact directly an advisor at publicsafetyadvising@spcollege.edu.

We look forward to seeing you!

Choosing a Major with Focus 2

Career Exploration

SPC Students and Staff —

Are you curious as to what your personality traits say your ideal job would be? Do you feel like there is something missing in your career and you can’t quite figure out what it is?

focus 2

Well, worry no longer! Any time between now and December 6th, take the Focus 2 assessment at the Allstate Center in order to to learn more about college majors and careers that match your interests and abilities.

Focus 2 is comprised of five unique, short assessments that explore your personality, work interests, skills, values, and leisure activities. As a result, you receive a comprehensive profile of not only your work personality and preferences, but also professional careers and SPC majors that match you!

For instance, questions include:

“To what degree would you enjoy…

  • specifying the construction materials for a new sports arena?
  • leading and motivating a sales team’s marketing activities?
  • writing a review about a theatrical performance for a newspaper?”

After answering these and similar questions you will be given a summary of jobs for which you are well-suited. With this, you can further explore the world of work and how it relates to you.

For questions on taking the Focus 2 assessment, or to discuss your results, please contact:

Dee Mortellaro
Career Services
(727) 302-6504
mortellaro.dee@spcollege.edu

Learn from SPC alumni, industry professionals through Titan Talks

SPC Titans logo
Career Exploration,

St. Petersburg College Titans can learn about life after college from alumni and industry professionals at Titan Talks, held at the Allstate Campus.

Get your calendars out and mark the date for the upcoming Titan Talks on Nov. 16.

The latest Titan Talks will focus on SPC’s Study Abroad program. Find out how you can explore many different countries through SPC’s faculty-led programs. Don’t miss out on a chance to see the world and learn all at the same time!

  • Guest Speaker: Alexis Deveaux, SPC Study Abroad Program
  • Time: 5:15pm- 5:45pm
  • Location: SPC Allstate Campus, Desoto Room, AC 103

*Refreshments will be provided by Tropical Smoothie Café.

What are Titan Talks?

Modeled after the intellectually stimulating series Ted Talks, staff at the Allstate Campus are offering an opportunity to learn from industry professionals who will provide a pathway for student life post-graduation. Chat with alumni from the College of Public Safety Administration to get their perspective on what you can expect after you earn your degree.

 

Find the Career of Your Dreams at Allstate’s Career Center Open House!

Career Exploration, Employment Preparation, Events,

The Career Center at St. Petersburg College’s Allstate campus is having an Open House from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm on Tuesday October 25th, 2016. This is a great opportunity for students who might be looking for information or additional resources in a particular career field that they are pursuing. Come to the career center and check out several of the career exploration activities they have to offer. These activities include:

  • A dream job white board!
  • Card sorting for career choices!
  • Computers for job searching!
  • A personalized meeting with a career outreach specialist!

There are a ton of resources available that you don’t want to miss out on. If you think it’s about time you started making more money, come to this Open House. Does your current occupation align with your personal interests? If not,  come this Open House. Not sure what you want to major in? Come to this Open House! We have the tools for your success, you just have to pick them up.

When is it again? Tuesday October 25th, 2016 from 4:30 pm-6:00pm. Dee Mortellaro, our career outreach specialist, will be there to meet and greet you. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Dee at 727-614-7019 (office phone).

We hope to see you there!