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Employment Services
What does the Employment Services Center do?
We provide a variety of services to WCC students, former students and alumni to assist them in their job search.
We will help you enhance your Employability Skills (see our Employability Skills - Quick Tips)
so that you can better compete for a full-time, part-time,
seasonal, cooperative education, internship or federal work study position.
Who are we?
We have three Advisors who can assist you:
- Mr. Dave Wildfong ()
- Ms. Sandra Worrell ()
- Ms. Cindy Hàeck ()
To set up an appointment, or if you just have a question, you can email our office at
, or call 734-677-5155.
Where are we?
We are located in SC 287 on the second floor of the Student Center Building, right across from the Counseling Center.
Visit us to access our resources!
- Job Binders and Reference Books: In our library, we have binders that contain entry-level, program-related
and post-degree employment opportunities. These binders are updated daily with new job postings. The library also contains many
reference books for you to review. These books cover a variety of topics from job searching to resume writing.
- College Central Network: This is an online job search tool with 24/7 access.
- Advising Appointments: Students and alumni can schedule individual sessions with our Advisors for
assistance with their job search. Email or call 734-677-5155 to set up an appointment.
- Employability Skills Workshops: A number of workshops are offered each semester to help prepare
WCC students and alumni for employment. Topics include Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, and
Job Search Techniques. Job Fair Preparation workshops are offered prior to our annual Job Fair. We also
offer a computerized simulated interviewing tool called "Perfect Interview" so that you can practice
answering typical interview questions. Look at our upcoming
workshops to see when these workshops
are scheduled, and then contact our office to sign up for the workshops of your choice. If you find
that none are offered at convenient times for you, call 734-677-5155 to schedule an appointment with
one of our advisors. Also, check out our Employability Skills - Quick Tips
to get started.
- Job Fair:
An annual spring Job Fair
for current and former WCC students and alumni is offered in late March.
It is attended by more than 50 employers. Information on other local
job fairs is also available at the Employment Services Center.
- Federal Work Study Opportunities: Placement assistance is offered for students eligible
for financial aid to obtain part-time Federal Work Study
employment on campus.
- Cooperative Education: Cooperative Education
is an academic program that blends classroom
learning with paid practical work experience. To participate in this program, you must meet certain
eligibility requirements.
- Employment Services Resources: The Employment Services Center Staff can show you how to
access local employment opportunities, post your resume online and become familiar with a variety of
websites to assist in your job search. Check out our Employment Services Resources
information to learn more about local employers, employment trends and job search resource sites.
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