Career Services

 

Career Services

We are located in the Counseling and Career Services Center at the Mount Vernon Campus.

Individual counseling appointments, group workshops, or classroom study are all available to assist you in making smart career, education, and employment choices. All services are intended to enhance a dynamic connection between you and the changing labor market.

Career Services helps STUDENTS

  • Choose a smart Major or Career Path
  • Conduct occupational research
  • Explore labor market information
  • Enhance their job search methods
  • Write more effectice resumes and cover letters
  • Prepare for job interviews with tips and practice
  • Coordinate internships for Co-op Ed or LIA
  • Seek out and secure off-campus work study positions

Career Services helps EMPLOYERS connect with…

  • Trained and motivated college students and graduates
  • Job candidates through on-campus recruiting 
  • Eligible work-study students
  • Qualified interns
  • Professional/Technical Faculty

Earn While You Learn -  State Work Study program

If you think you might be eligible and want to work part time in a job that matches your major OR you are an employer who would like to receive a 65% reimbursement for wages you pay to a trained and motivated college-student….check out the link to the left labeled "State Work Study".

Contact the SWS Coordinator for more information: (360) 416-7684 or email: James.Jolly@skagit.edu

Cardinal CareerConnect Re-Launch!

Visit our hallway demonstration on Oct 20, 11:30 - 1:00 PM near Counseling & Career Services, to learn more about our exciting new online job-getting resource: Cardinal CareerConnect

WWU's Job Search 101

Our friends just up the road have posted a series of five informative and entertaining videos covering career topics like career fairs, networking, resumes, salary negotiations, and job interviews.  Check them out today! Click the link below:

JOB SEARCH 101

Career Pathway Diagrams now available

 Check out updated career pathway charts for SVC Training Programs at

SVC Program Career Pathways