Tag Archives: Internships

Bringing career resources to students online, in person

Armand Bordreau talking to students about career resources
Career News, Events,

With thirty-one percent of St. Petersburg College students enrolled in online-only courses and another thirty-four percent in blended classes, offering career resources through mixed mediums has become increasingly important. As a journalism major in college, I graduated in 1985 without ever touching a personal computer. We used typewriters with a correction pencil and recycled off-white paper. … Continue reading Bringing career resources to students online, in person →

Pure Gold: Workplace Lessons from the 2016 Olympics

SPC Career Services Olympics
Career Exploration, Career News,

There’s a lot to be learned from The Olympics, according to Lindsey Pollack, a leading voice on millennials in the workplace. Pollack is a bestselling author of Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders and Getting from College to Career: Your Essential Guide to Succeeding in the Real World. She has … Continue reading Pure Gold: Workplace Lessons from the 2016 Olympics →

Tarpon Springs Opens New Advising Center

Career & Academic Advising Center, Tarpon Springs
Career News,

The new Career and Academic Advising Center at the St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs Campus has torn down walls to build bridges between students and staff. Cubicles, partitions and other fixtures are out. Comfortable couches and wide open spaces are in. Explore the Wide Open Spaces The open spaces provide opportunities for students to collaborate, … Continue reading Tarpon Springs Opens New Advising Center →

Get help with common job seeker mistakes

Employment Preparation,

Many people looking for career opportunities are committing common job seeker mistakes – from not customizing their resumes to failing to send a post-interview thank you note. Harris Poll conducted an online poll on behalf of CareerBuilder from May 11 through June 7 this year, and the results revealed several mistakes that job seekers are … Continue reading Get help with common job seeker mistakes →

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 →

SPC EpiCenter holds hands-on Drone Training

Man with drone controller
Career Exploration, Events,

On Saturday, April 30, eleven SPC students completed a hands-on Unmanned Ariel Systems (UAS)/Drone class.  The course was taught by Mark Mansour, adjunct professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Unmanned Aircraft System teacher at Clearwater High School. Additionally, five of Mark’s high school students who currently hold the UAS Safety Certification were on hand to … Continue reading SPC EpiCenter holds hands-on Drone Training →