If you’ve been reading our career blog for any length of time, you know there are a lot of factors that go in to finding your perfect career. You must first identify your goal and then your degree path. After that it’s a blur of clubs, career exploration, professional associations, resume reviews, mock interviews, and … Continue reading Academic preparation makes you a more valuable candidate in your job search!
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!
Over 250 students attended the Computer and Information Technology Career Exploration event. This is the second time this event was held on the SP/Gibbs Campus. The field of technology is rapidly gaining solid footing in the Tampa Bay area and the students know it! CEO’s, CIO’s and recruiters from over ten companies participated in a … Continue reading Wildly Successful CCIT Career Exploration Event
On Thursday April 16, the Tarpon Springs Career Services staff hosted an event called, “It All Starts with a Handshake” in the courtyard next to the Student Life and Leadership building. A tent was set up with 3 tables, each as a different station. Students were given an event card and had to visit three … Continue reading Tarpon Springs “It All Starts with a Handshake” Event
•Please plan to join us for a FREE live webinar Thursday, April 30th at 12:15pm. •CONVERSATION: Enhance your methods of making connections with professionals in your field. •The presentation will be informative but is designed to fit your busy schedule and should conclude by 12:30 pm. •For fastest sign-in option, join as a Guest! This … Continue reading Join us for the Career Services Podcast on Networking
In recent months, some of our largest retailers have been protested for their low wages and lack of benefits for employers. Some of these employers are beginning to answer. Starbucks has expanded their college coverage plan. Starbucks is now covering 4 years’ worth of classes through Arizona State University’s (ASU) online program completely free of … Continue reading Starbucks employees offered plan to cover all 4 years of college/McDs offers new robust 401k savings plan!
The 2015 SP/Gibbs Job Fair attracted over 250 students and community members. There were 41 employers representing 12 career clusters. Employers reported that they met a number of qualified candidates and one student exited the event stating, “I got an interview for tomorrow!” Opportunities included everything from part-time seasonal work to full-time in field of … Continue reading SP/Gibbs Meeting Tampa Bay Employer Needs
SPC’s 5th annual Business Plan and Elevator Pitch competition gives SPC students enrolled in a degree or certificate program a chance to compete to win cash prizes totaling more than $10,000 to launch their business idea! Winners will be announced on Thursday, April 30, 6 p.m., SPC Seminole Campus Digitorium. RSVP for event. Finalists for this year’s competition … Continue reading Business Plan and Elevator Pitch competition finalists
“The Wrecking Crew” were popular studio musicians in the 1960’s involved who supported artists such as Frank Sinatra, Elvis, The Beach Boys, The Monkees, and more. Denny Tedesco was the son of Wrecking Crew member, Tommy Tedesco, who helped initiate the project in 1995 while he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. This Friday April 24th, … Continue reading Exclusive screen of “The Wrecking Crew” for SPC Students
The NFL draft may not be until later this month, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are currently seeking to draft qualified candidates for their fall 2015 internship program. They are offering full time, fall internships to highly motivated and committed students wishing to build upon their college education with practical professional experience in the fast-paced, … Continue reading Fall Internship Season is here for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers!