Career Center
Explore careers, plan your education, and prepare for your job search with support from TCC.
Career Resources and Support
Whether you’re choosing a program, planning to transfer, or preparing for a job search, the Career Center offers online tools, events, and one-on-one guidance to help you move forward. Choose a topic below to get started.
Explore Program and Career Options
Explore careers and find a TCC program that fits your goals. TCC certificates and degrees prepare you for a wide range of fields, and the Career Center offers tools to help you compare programs and learn about career outlooks, required skills, and potential salaries.
Enter a career or job title to explore regional salary and employment information, job duties, and related TCC programs.
Need help getting started?
Visit the Career Center in Building 7 for help choosing and using these career-exploration tools.
Meet with Career Specialists
Not sure which pathway or program is right for you? TCC specialists can help you explore your options, compare programs, and plan your next step. Choose an area below to connect with the right person.
Healthcare
Explore TCC’s health care programs and pathways with Pathway Specialist Sunny.
Email SunnyEducation, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Discuss programs, careers, and next steps with Career and Transfer Specialist Drew Tripp.
Email DrewBusiness, Paralegal, or Technology
Explore programs and career pathways in business, paralegal studies, and technology with Pathway Specialist Kelia.
Email KeliaScience, Engineering and Mathematics
Learn about programs and advising in science, engineering and mathematics.
(SEM) Pathway AdvisingExplore More Program Options
Bachelor's Degrees at TCC - Explore bachelor’s degree programs available at TCC.
Program Information Sessions - Attend an information session to learn more about TCC programs and admission requirements.
Professional Technical Programs at TCC - Explore career-focused professional technical programs available at TCC.
Prefer to Meet in Person?
Plan Your Transfer
Planning to continue your education after TCC? Explore colleges and universities, learn about bachelor’s degree options, and get help preparing for your next step.
Meet Colleges & Universities
Attend TCC transfer fairs and meet with visiting college and university representatives. Learn about programs, admissions, and transfer opportunities.
*Events coming soon
Transfer to UW Tacoma
Planning to transfer to UW Tacoma? Meet with TCC’s UW Tacoma advisor to discuss your transfer plans and next steps.
Book UWT AdvisingEarn a Bachelor’s at TCC
You may be able to continue your education without leaving TCC. Explore the bachelor’s degree programs available on campus.
Explore TCC Bachelor’s Degrees
Need Help Planning Your Transfer?
Career and Transfer Specialist Drew Tripp can help you explore schools, compare transfer options, and plan your next steps.
Job Search Help
Build the skills and connections you need for your job search. Get help with your resume, practice interviewing, explore local resources, and find employment opportunities.
Attend Job-Search Workshops
Join TCC’s weekly Job & Career Connection Series to learn job-search strategies, explore career tools, and hear from industry experts.
View WorkshopsGet Resume Help
Meet one-on-one with Audrey for help creating or improving your resume.
Book Resume HelpConnect with WorkSource Pierce
Access local job-search assistance, career training, workshops, hiring events, and employment resources.
Explore Worksource ServicesFind Job Opportunities
Use the resources below to strengthen your application and explore employment opportunities at TCC and throughout Pierce County. Choose a topic to find job-search tools, current openings, or in-person support.
Need help getting started?
Visit the Career Center in Building 7 for help choosing and using these career-exploration tools.
Employer Resources
Interested in connecting with highly capable TCC students for employment at your company? Use the following engagement opportunities to connect with students in your industry.
Handshake Career Portal
Looking to hire employees? If you are an employer, you can post your job to get access to qualified candidates from TCC and other colleges in the area.
FIND AN EMPLOYEECome to Campus
Visit us on campus to connect with students face to face. You can table at Career Fairs, conduct a class visit, or we can facilitate introductions to highly skilled students or student groups.
CONTACT USConnect with us on LinkedIn
We are active on LinkedIn and are always interested in highlighting community employers. Follow and tag us in your posts to get impressions from TCC's current students and graduates.
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The TCC Career Center — We're here to help!
Visit us in Building 7 at the Counseling & Advising Center.