It’s my first semester; why is everyone asking me about career decisions?

Making career decisions as a college freshman
Career Exploration,

Why is everyone asking you about career decisions? You just completed high school,  made your way through the admission process, registered for classes, and now you are beginning your journey through college at SPC. Aren’t career decisions made when you finish college? The answer is – not anymore! Robert Frost (1874 – 1963) wrote, “Two roads diverged … Continue reading It’s my first semester; why is everyone asking me about career decisions? →

SPC Graduates: Where are they now? #SPCInspires

Student Stories,

Meet a few of St. Petersburg College’s graduates and see the career paths they’ve taken seen earning degrees at the college.   RICHARD QUARTARARO After earning his Veterinary Technology Associate in Science degree and a general Associate in Arts degree in Fall 2015, Richard Quartararo is looking forward to the options his bachelor’s degree in … Continue reading SPC Graduates: Where are they now? #SPCInspires →

The importance of completing My Learning Plan

MLP/MSP art
Events,

Career Services at the St. Petersburg College Clearwater Campus will be hosting several My Learning Plan workshops for students during the month of September. The workshops will be held in the Career Services office in the Administrative Services Building, Room AD 115, on September 12, 13, 26, and 27. Sept. 12 – 9 -11 am; … Continue reading The importance of completing My Learning Plan →

Career Services at SPC Seminole Campus gets new home

SPC Seminole Career Services
Career News,

The Career Services team recently moved to the newly remodeled Student Services Center at St. Petersburg College’s Seminole Campus. Many of you have probably noticed that the construction next to the UP Lobby has been completed and we are so excited. Career Services is now located just inside the set of glass doors to the … Continue reading Career Services at SPC Seminole Campus gets new home →

Celebrating 711 certification successes and 3 reasons you should get certified too

workforce techhire
Career News,

The Slurpee is turning 50 years old this year, and today is 7-11 Day.  The St. Petersburg College Career Pathways department is celebrating more than just the perfectly frozen, summertime drink.  Today, we honor the hard work of 711 students who earned an industry certification or license in the 2015-2016 academic year. St. Petersburg College … Continue reading Celebrating 711 certification successes and 3 reasons you should get certified too →

SPC Vocation Vacation: exploring career opportunities #spcinspires

students on Vocation Vacation
Career Exploration,

This spring a dozen high school and St. Petersburg College students attended Vocation Vacation, a career exploration day-trip where participants learned about career opportunities by touring various businesses. Three different businesses The students began the day at the Bayfront Medical Center where they heard from facility’s assistant chief financial officer, a Medical Records representative, a biomedical technician, the … Continue reading SPC Vocation Vacation: exploring career opportunities #spcinspires →

3 reasons why you need a Project Management Certification and how to get it

Project managers
Employment Preparation

Project management across the United States is an extremely diverse and growing industry.  By 2020, there will be an expected 6.2 million jobs for certified project managers, which is about a 12% increase from today’s market. The Tampa Bay area alone has experienced a 38% growth in job postings for project managers since 2012 and is … Continue reading 3 reasons why you need a Project Management Certification and how to get it →

2016 Career Pathways for Counselors

2016 Career Pathways for Counselors
Events

Twenty-two school counselors, resource teachers, and psychologists from 17 different Pinellas County high schools participated in the  four-day 2016 Career Pathways for Counselors event from June 13-16. Participants discovered why SPC is a great option for their students. Each day’s presentations were delivered by administrators, deans, faculty, and staff who focused on SPC career and technical … Continue reading 2016 Career Pathways for Counselors →