Faculty & Staff

The Career Services Office seeks to collaborate with faculty and staff to assist students and alumni toward career readiness.

Classroom Visits

Interested in having Career Services present an interactive workshop for your class, organizations, program, or event? A brief description of each of the workshops is listed below.

Contact the Career Services Office to schedule a workshop.

Please allow two weeks advance notice when selecting your program date
Workshops may be scheduled Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
You determine the length and time of the workshop with the Career Counselor

Workshop Topics

Choosing a Major/Certificate program– Through a skills and interest assessment, each student learns how to apply their unique skills and interests toward a certificate or academic program and career.
Cover Letter– Learn how to write an effective cover letter that showcases your skills and talents to an employer.
Effective Interviewing– Learn about the interviewing process, commonly asked questions, and tips to help you interview with confidence.
How to Work a Job Fair– Learn the tips and tricks of navigating a career fair.
Intro to Career Services Office – Learn about Career Services, internship resources, career readiness programs, and career-focused events.
Job Search Strategies– Learn strategies to search for a job including networking, job search engines, and the tools needed for a successful search.
Resume Writing– Learn how to effectively communicate your experiences and qualifications to potential employers. Learn resume guidelines to help jump-start your career.

Internship Process

Internships provide opportunities for you to explore jobs/careers, gain professional experience, professional references, and give you a better sense of where and with whom you would like to work. Students may be eligible to receive academic credit as well as funding for participating in an internship.

Identify and invite a faculty advisor to design and oversee an internship.
Identify and confirm an employer/organization to host the internship relative to your certificate, degree, and or professional development.
Download and complete the internship contract and application prior to the start of your internship.
Review all materials for appropriate information and signatures (incomplete applications and contracts will not be accepted).
Submit completed materials to the Director of Career Services (nandary2401@stcc.edu).

Students are encouraged to set up an Internship Advising appointment with a Career Counselor in the Career Services Office by calling: 413-755-5419 or email: nandary2401@stcc.edu.

Requirements of an Internship Site

The Career Services Office at STCC defines an appropriate internship site as follows:

For a credit-bearing unpaid internship, a student's hours of work are not to exceed 150 hours in one semester.
The internship site must be a legitimate business or professional site. The site cannot be in a private residence unless the residence is legally zoned for the purpose of conducting that specific business in which the student will be involved.
The internship site must be an established organization of business for a minimum of one year.
The participating employer must abide by STCC’s policy on discrimination and sexual harassment.
All internships must fulfill real company needs at the internship site. Likewise, the work assigned to students should be academically resonant and give students the opportunity to aptly apply concepts learned in the classroom. Routine photocopying and envelope stuffing will not be considered a viable internship opportunity.
The intern’s responsibility should result in a measurable project or academic outcome by the end of the internship period.
The organization should be prepared to reasonably modify the internship according to the student abilities.

Career Fairs

Each semester our office hosts a variety of career fairs, workshops, and panel programs

Career Services
careerservices@stcc.edu
413-755-5419
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