Career Services

Career Services

Career Services at DCTC helps students and alumni develop, evaluate and implement their career plans. Career Services achieves three main objectives:

  • Provides students with the knowledge, skills and resources needed to accomplish their career development and job search goals.
  • Educates students on career options.
  • Encourages students to take the initiative.

We meet our objectives through the following services:

  • One-on-one help with developing job search skills, writing résumés, composing cover and thank-you letters, networking, and interviewing.
  • Assistance in career planning for individuals who are unsure about their career path or college major; career assessments available for a nominal fee.
  • Workshops and group presentations on job seeking and career planning.
  • Current data regarding job placement percentages and starting salaries for DCTC graduates.
  • Arrangements made with employers for on-campus student recruitment for a variety of full-time and part-time jobs. Employer weekday visits are scheduled throughout the school year.
  • Current college work-study position postings. Students interested in working on campus in a work-study capacity must complete an application and turn it in to the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid. Visit Student Employment for more information.

We augment our services with the following resources:

  • Job leads provided by employers wishing to hire DCTC students and graduates for part-time and full-time positions
  • DCTCJobs.com
  • Free handouts on résumé writing, job seeking skills, interviewing, networking and other career-related activities
  • Library of self-help books and materials related to career development, job seeking and locating employers

Career Resources Job Search Sites

Online Graduate Follow-Up Survey

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Contact Information

  • Ramie Chackan
    Director of Career Services
    ramie.chackan@dctc.edu
    651-423-8450
    Toll free: 1-877-937-3282 ext.450
    Fax: 651-423-8416

Location

Office Hours

  • 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. or by appointment
    Monday thru Friday