Welcome to the TCC Career & Job Center!
If you’re like many people, you’ll go down different career paths throughout your life.
LET US HELP YOU MAP YOUR JOURNEY!
WHO AM I?
Identifying your interests, values, skills, aptitudes, and personality is the first step in choosing a career -- one of the most exciting life decisions you will make. We offer FREE assessments in all five areas!
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WHERE AM I GOING?
We help you figure out which occupations match Who You Are. We help you find educational programs that help you develop the skills you need.
Call 253.566.5191 for sitekey/username/password access.
The Washington Occupational Information System (WOIS), www.wois.org, provides complete and up-to-date information on over 1,100 occupations. WOIS helps you answer these questions:
· What work activities does a person in this occupation perform?
· How much does a person earn in this occupation?
· How many jobs will be available in this field in the next few years?
· Which educational programs will prepare me for this career?
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Another online resource, www.CareerBridge.wa.gov, helps you explore further:
· What is the cost of living in my county?
· What percentage of students complete a specific program and find a job?
· What jobs are in demand in my county?
· How do my skills transfer to another occupation?
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Career Choices, www.CareerCruising.org is another great resource which answers these questions:
· What does a real live person say about his occupation in a video clip?
· How does this worker go through his work day hour by hour?
· What jobs are currently available in my field?
· How can I handle tricky interview questions?
· Is it really this easy to create a résumé?
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HOW DO I GET THERE?
Once you figure out Where You Are Going, we help you get there.
Need help with a résumé and cover letter? Want to practice interviewing?
Check out our new and improved free online employment resource which allows TCC students to search and find internships, part-and full-time jobs, volunteer opportunities and more. You’ll be able to directly apply for jobs by using your own, uploaded résumé and cover letter. Available NOW at https://www.myinterfase.com/tacomacc/student
NOTE TO EMPLOYERS: Register to post jobs for free at
http://collegestudents4hire.com/
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Find one-on-one personal service in The Career & Job Center, located in Counseling & Advising Services, Building 7.
We will help you MAP YOUR JOURNEY!
Jackie Swallow, M.Ed. Career Center Coordinator
jswallow@tacomacc.edu 253.566.5191
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HERE ARE SOME GREAT CAREER CLASSES OFFERED AT TCC:
Career & Life Planning Class (HD 105): Try exploring your career options in this class! You can earn 3 college level elective credits by taking this Human Development class listed in the catalog as HD 105.
Career Readiness Skills Class (BUS 280): This course covers employment search skills and the employee skills needed to be successful on the job. It is recommended preparation for internships.
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