We know the number one reason you want your student to go to college is to give them a solid foundation that will increase their chances of launching and leading a successful career. We get that. What you need to know is that the college your student selects will expect your student to take ownership of his/her career and take advantage of the career center’s resources, events, and activities. However, research suggests students don’t!

That’s where you come in. We’d like to remind you your role is to be a career “encourager”. You need to periodically nudge and when necessary require your student to invest time in career related programming.

We have a series of programs and curriculum to help your student explore career opportunities, learn how to manage their careers, as well as learn fundamental job search skills and strategies. More importantly we’ll help your student acquire the soft skills employers say college grads lack!

• Over 62 percent of graduating seniors will either NEVER visit the career center or only visit once or twice.
• Over 40 percent of graduates will end up taking jobs that do not require a college degree.
• 72 percent of career center professionals say their biggest challenge is getting students to understand what is required to explore career opportunities and learn fundamental job search skills

You can change the trajectory of your student's career by encouraging your student to take ownership of his/her career!