Career Services

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The mission of Career Services is to provide information and resources to students, and alumni; to help guide them through the process of career and life goal setting and implementation; to assist in aligning their skills, values, and interests to the career that is suitable to them; and to provide job search strategies, techniques, and information as well as to utilize best practices by encouraging and promoting career awareness.

Career Services works closely with local and regional employers in presenting qualified students and alumni employment and internship opportunities.

Please familiarize yourself with the many services and resources available to you as an employer, student, or graduate of STCC. We are happy to be of service to you.

Services

Students

If you are a current STCC student, this is where you'll find information on career planning, full or part-time employment opportunities, as well as internships for that all-important work experience. In addition, we will assist you with resume and cover letter writing, interviewing techniques including mock interviews, and the entire job search process.

For a listing of current employment opportunities, please visit our Career Coach website.

Alumni

Whether you are a recent graduate or have been "out there" for a while looking for a new beginning or a change in direction, Career Services will be glad to assist you.

Faculty

When students come to you for advice and guidance, we encourage you to collaborate with Career Services on their behalf. We will connect your students with full and part-time employment opportunities as well as internship opportunities.

Employers

Find the talent you seek at all levels of experience. Post your job and internship openings, or request scheduling interviews, recruiting events, and job fairs. STCC wants to be your pipeline for current and future employees.

Employer Job Board

Thank you for your interest in posting an employment or internship opportunity with STCC Career Services. To post an opportunity, please log in to the STCC Career Coach website. New employers need to sign up by selecting "Sign Up" and “Employer Sign Up” in the top right corner. Once the sign-up is completed, click “Request Approval”.

For assistance or further information, please contact Nathan Andary, Director of Career Services at nandary2401@stcc.edu or 413-755-5419.

Career Assistance

If you are a current STCC student or an STCC Alumni seeking career assistance, please contact Nathan Andary, Director of Career Services at nandary2401@stcc.edu or 413-755-5419.

To find out why employers throughout Western Massachusetts and beyond want to hire STCC graduates please see our I Hire STCC page.

Career Fairs & Opportunities

Career and College Transfer Fair

STCC is hosts a career and college transfer fairs for students, alumni, and friends who are searching for their next career move. For employer registration and more details about the fair, please see the Career and College Transfer Fair page.

Career Readiness Course

Prepare for the workplace after STCC. In this one-credit course, students will create a resumé and cover letter, develop networking skills including social media tools, use career search software, and learn interview skills.

Helpful Websites

Career Exploration

  • Career Coach: Search for jobs/internships, detailed job and salary trends for hundreds of in-demand jobs in the Greater Springfield area and beyond. Browse STCC programs for strong job growth.
  • abilityJOBS is the largest job site for people with disabilities.
  • AdvancingWomen is a leading diversity recruitment site, connecting top-tier talent in the STEM fields with global opportunities.
  • Diversity Job Board posts immediate positions available for diverse candidates.
  • DiversityWorking.com is a diversity job search site for all ethnic and sexual orientation groups.
  • Fiverr Become a Gig-worker and sign up for free. Set up your Gig and offer your work to our global audience.
  • iHispano: Jobs and Careers for Latino Professionals is a job board.
  • MassHire-Job Quest provides Job Matches based on your unique skills, education & work history in Massachusetts.
  • National Urban League Jobs Network connects Black students and young working professionals looking for career opportunities with employers nationwide.
  • Saludos: Hispanic Employment Website is a job board of employers and organizations which are searching for qualified bilingual, bicultural, and minority applicants.

Helpful Resources

  • America’s Best Employers For Diversity 2024 according to Forbes.
  • Association of Latino Professionals For America offers networking and professional leadership development opportunities. Additionally, members have access to over 50,000 paid summer internships and experienced job opportunities.
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics United States Department of Labor collects, calculates, analyzes, and publishes data essential to the public, employers, researchers, and government organizations.
  • Career Builder helps you find your next job…”Fast!” Search by skills. View salaries. One-click job apply.
  • Diversity Job-Seeker Career and Job Resources focuses on uniting diversity-driven employers with people of color, women, veterans, older workers, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
  • Ferguson's Career Guidance Center provides detailed profiles of more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries, invaluable advice on career skills, more than 48,000 resource entries, and much more
  • FirstGen Fellows is a summer fellowship program for first-generation students who have an interest in social justice.
  • FirstGen Society is a national social organization dedicated specifically for first-generation college students and alumni.
  • Lime Connect connects high-achieving students and professionals with disabilities – members of the Lime Network – to a broader network of corporate and university partners.
  • LinkedIN: STCC Network Connect and communicate with current students and alumni through STCC’s Linked-In Community
  • O*Net the nation's primary source of occupational information. 
  • Professional Diversity Network offers career networks for diverse communities including the iHispano, Black, Asian, Pride, Ability, Women, and Military Networks.
  • WorkplaceDiversity.com is an online community that includes resources and tools to help students connect with employers across multiple career fields and offers a job-board for corporate recruiters who are seeking experienced diverse candidates.

Contact

All services and assistance are available remotely and in person. Employers and students can contact Nathan Andary, Director of Career Services at nandary2401@stcc.edu or 413-755-5419 for full services, assistance, or information. Office hours are by appointment only.

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