Working for free may be the best way to score a job in your field. Top 5 reasons to start volunteering!

Career News, Employment Preparation

You may know the benefits of volunteering already – increased community support and connection, higher personal sense-of-worth, and even positive health benefits. But do you know the benefits that volunteering has on your job search? Karen Burns of U.S. News highlights the top 5 reasons volunteering may be just what your job search needs. 1)Volunteering … Continue reading Working for free may be the best way to score a job in your field. Top 5 reasons to start volunteering! →

Public Utilities Career Exploration Event

Career Exploration, Events

Join SPC along with representatives from Tampa Bay public works division, local utilities, water career educators and water professional organizations to explore career opportunities within the field of Public Utilities. At this event you will be able to: Learn more about career opportunities in Public Utilities Participate in a Q&A panel Network with utilities professionals … Continue reading Public Utilities Career Exploration Event →

Welcome Rolando Mederos Career Advisor at the Midtown Campus

General

My name is Rolando Mederos and I am the new Career Advisor for the Midtown Campus. I have a lot of experience working at St. Petersburg College. Prior to being a Career Advisor, I  worked in the Internship Office and Student Activities.  I started SPC as a student in August 2009, and I  graduated from … Continue reading Welcome Rolando Mederos Career Advisor at the Midtown Campus →

Rally in Tally: SPC students speak their minds on big issues during recent trip to Tallahassee

Student Stories

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 →

Arts & Entertainment Students Meet Their Match Speed Networking

Career Exploration, Events

The Seminole Campus hosted the second annual SPC’s Arts & Entertainment Event drawing in 30 guests, including faculty and students from SPC’s arts disciplines.  Speed Networking is a fast pace activity designed to engage participants by using key questions to encourage conversation and collaboration. This type of networking works well with all disciplines but has … Continue reading Arts & Entertainment Students Meet Their Match Speed Networking →

Aaron Ozier, SPC Student/Restaurant Manager, offers his Top 13 Tips to Success in the Workplace!

Employment Preparation, Student Stories

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! →

Ridgewood High School Students learned all about SPC

General,

On Friday April 24, the Tarpon Springs Career Services staff hosted 44 high school students from Ridgewood High School in Pasco County. The future St. Petersburg College students were taken on a campus tour and shown the highlights of the amenities offered to students. Our wonderful Peer Advisors assisted with the tour and were able … Continue reading Ridgewood High School Students learned all about SPC →

A criminal past dimming your outlook for a bright future? Read more for tips on overcoming your background.

Employment Preparation

So, you made a mistake (or two or three?), but you’ve decided to turn your life around! You paid the price for your crime and now you’re back in school trying to get on the right track…. but employers still aren’t calling? Read on for tips on finding employment with a criminal past. Know your … Continue reading A criminal past dimming your outlook for a bright future? Read more for tips on overcoming your background. →