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
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.
What should I order? Which fork do I use? Where does my name tag go? These are all questions that a group of 20 Midtown Students now have the answers to. Yvonne Ulmer, Life Coach and Former SPC DT/MT Provost, came to the Midtown Campus on April 23rd to share with our students tips and … Continue reading Midtown Business Etiquette Lunch: Huge Success!
Summer is right around the corner and maybe you’ve decided to take a break from the classroom and find a way to make some extra money. If the thought of serving fries or bagging groceries is not appealing, how about finding a summer job that’s more like a vacation? Check out the website www.coolworks.com. This … Continue reading Take a Break from the Heat with a Cool Summer Job
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!