The Art of Searching for an Internship By Ashley Rush Part I: Deadlines, Application and Resumes…oh my! Many of the degree programs at St. Petersburg College end with an Internship requirement. As students, when we first enter our program, we put it on the back burner feeling like it is a long ways away. The … Continue reading Part I: Deadlines, Application and Resumes…oh my! #careerspc #spcintern
Women on the Way (WOW) is now accepting applications for membership through August 31, 2015. Women on the Way (WOW) is a resource and support center developed to help women succeed in college. Many women trying to enter or return to college face time and resource challenges. In addition to meeting some basic needs for … Continue reading Applications are being accepted for Women on the Way! #careerspc
Kelly Connolly, a recent 39-year-old St. Petersburg College graduate from the College of Education, starts a new career at Tinker K-8 School in Tampa this fall. In 2006, Connolly graduated from Portland State University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology. With the desire to become a teacher, she overcame many obstacles and faced … Continue reading Career Seminar helps grad land first teaching job! #careerspc
Rajae White is a recent graduate from Gibbs High School and was dual enrolled at St. Petersburg College. We asked him if he knew what he wanted to go to college to study – and somewhat surprisingly – he knew! He credits his time at SPC to helping him think in terms of his long term future … Continue reading Dual Enrolled Student? Start thinking about your career path now!
Christina MacDonald has always had a passion for animals – in fact, she has three! After years of living in Cleveland working dead-end jobs and volunteer opportunities, she was unsatisfied with the responsibilities of her, while passionate, low-level jobs caring for dogs. She wanted to make a difference. She went back to school, took other … Continue reading Turning your passion into cash can takes work, but one current SPC student shares her story.
Student Government Association recently joined many Florida colleges and universities in Tallahassee representing the issues that mattered most to students. Career Services recently caught up with the Downtown Vice President (and President elect for the upcoming school year), Alexis Clavizzao. Below is her take on the issues and the impact local schools have had. “On … Continue reading Rally in Tally: SPC students speak their minds on big issues during recent trip to Tallahassee
Previously, we sat down with Aaron Ozier to discuss his path to success from SPC Student to Restaurant Manager with a bright future in a large corporation, Wendy’s. Aaron also shared his top 13 tips to help you be successful in your future career. Attendance is important. Yes, it seems obvious, but one of the … Continue reading Aaron Ozier, SPC Student/Restaurant Manager, offers his Top 13 Tips to Success in the Workplace!
We sat down with Aaron Ozier, SPC Student and Wendy’s Restaurant Manager, to find out how St. Petersburg College has helped with his success and where he plans to go. How did SPC prepare you for the shift manager position at Wendy’s? My classes at SPC have helped prepare me for my current job … Continue reading SPC Student turned Restaurant Manager! Find out his tips to success – with SPC and beyond!
Sociology provides an opportunity for students to understand the world around us to enhance our life experiences. These three Sociology students at SPC have discovered their own life experience through their internship with Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) Head Start program. Here are their testimonials about their internship experience. Moriah Bailey My experience with the LSF … Continue reading Head Start student testimonials
ATTENTION: SPC Students 5th Annual Business Plan & Elevator Pitch Competition! Win Ca$h Prizes! The Top Prize is $5,000! Your business plan can win you $5,000! Your elevator pitch can win you $2,500! You can even win a special recognition award! NEW category for special recognition award this year for a Sustainable Business Concept! (People, Planet, … Continue reading 5th Annual SPC Business Plan and Elevator Pitch Competition