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, as well as a friendly and less formal advising experience. The coffee shop atmosphere of the new center encourages co-working and a sense of community with the best help networking and technology can offer.

Connecting with Students

Advisors are now equipped with convertible notebook computers and can meet with students where they are. They can also use their computers to speak with students remotely. It provides advisors a new freedom and flexibility in assisting students.

The center’s use of technology is focused on improving the lives of students. It has more than 35 computers available for students as well as faculty. These state-of-the-art machines will help the center adapt and grow as student needs change.

New Career and Academic Advising Model

This is part of a new career and academic advising model at SPC that focuses on the alignment between a student’s academic area of study and their career goals. Connecting their studies to their future career is an important part of the new workforce-focused model. In the new center, students learn how to write a resume, conduct a Skype interview and take part in the weekly networking fair. The resources available at the new center will help students get the most out of their classes at SPC, as well as helping them achieve their career and life goals.

The new term is the perfect time for students to take advantage of the new center. Learn more here.