Academic Advising
Academic advising is available for registered students not enrolled in an occupational program and for students enrolled in the Liberal Arts Transfer Program. Professional advisors are available for walk-ins and appointments to help students choose courses, schedule classes and plan their academic program. Assistance is also available for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution. Some students may be referred to specific divisional offices.
Students enrolled in occupational programs who would like academic advising should contact their department or division.
Career Planning and Exploration
Making an appropriate career choice is a serious decision. Students may utilize a variety of resources for exploring potential academic programs, careers and/or majors in college. Advising and Career Resources assists students in accessing information via the Internet, publications, computer-based career guidance systems and other materials.
Employment Services
Advising and Career Resources provides assistance in securing part-time and full-time employment, both on and off campus. Many students attending college need part-time work in order to earn money to defray expenses. Assistance is offered to help students identify job opportunities and develop appropriate job application skills so they may be successful in finding a job.
Employers contact the college in their effort to obtain qualified employees. Advising and Career Resources works with faculty members to facilitate communication between employers and students. Notices of job opportunities received from employers are posted to TechConnect, a job posting system accessed through the Internet. Jobs are also distributed to appropriate program areas and emailed or mailed to graduates and alumni registered for job listing services. Graduates and alumni are encouraged to register with Advising and Career Resources so they will be notified of job openings relating to their chosen fields. The Graduate Employment Report, which includes salary ranges for graduates, is also available.
Other Services Provided by Advising and Career Resources (ACR)
College Visits/College Transfer Fair: College visits and college transfer fairs allow students the opportunity to explore the possibility of transferring to a four-year educational institution. Students are encouraged to meet with the college representatives of their choice either in a one-on-one or small group setting. Stop by, call or check the ACR homepage for dates and times.
Employer Visits: During the academic year, employers interested in hiring students are invited to reserve tables in the Truax cafeteria (near the video monitor).
Job Fair: Each year,
a job fair is usually held at the Truax campus for MATC students to meet
area employers and learn about job opportunities. This event allows students
to survey the employment market in the MATC district, compare job opportunities
and submit their resumes directly to potential employers.
Job Listing Services: Students who are approximately three months from graduation are invited to register with Advising and Career Resources for job listing services. Through this free service called TechConnect, students receive job postings that match their program area of interest. Part-time and off campus job listings are also available with this service. Contact ACR for more information.
Workshops: A variety of student success workshops are available throughout the academic year. Regularly scheduled workshops may include the following topics: career planning, knowing your transferrable skills, career skills, interview strategies, job fair prep, resume writing, job searching and mock interviews. The schedule of workshops is available in Advising and Career Resources (ACR) .
Advising and Career Resources
homepage.
For more information, contact
Advising and
Career Resources or call (608) 243-4271.
Last Modified:
January 26, 2007
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