Goals, Functions, Activities, & Policies

To provide students with individual assistance in developing and clarifying their skills, interests, values, goals, and personality preferences for career choices and effective performance in the workplace and other professional settings.
To develop career programs and events to assist students in their career planning and preparation for the workplace and/or graduate school pursuits.
To develop partnerships with faculty to supplement and strengthen student learning outcomes in the classroom.
To maintain current and foster new recruiting efforts with employers that result in the advertisement of career positions and internships to LVC students and alumni; to build quality working relationships with regional employers.
To efficiently manage and market the career development operation by making current and comprehensive career resources (i.e. technologies, assessments, literature, etc.) available to relevant constituencies (students, alumni, employers, faculty, parents, and the LVC community) with ample instruction for their use.
To conduct systematic assessments and evaluations of services, organizational resources, policies, and personnel for consistency with best practices and current research.

Key programs, events, and resources help students to:

Explore possibilities for majors and careers.
Gather information for making informed career decisions.
Connect with others through networking events and alumni mentoring programs.
Build a professional profile that demonstrates the skills, knowledge, and leadership potential sought by employers.
Gain experience through work, internships, volunteer/community service, and participation in campus organizations.
Find employment opportunities related to career aspirations through career fairs, on-campus interviews, networking events, and an automated career management system.
Plan for graduate school with suggested timelines, practice admission tests, and assistance with the writing of personal statements.
Transition to the world of work by constructing strong resumes and convincing cover letters, demonstrating effective presentation skills for interviews, researching employers, and choosing/requesting professional references.
Our intention is to offer quality resources and services to help students explore options and be active participants in their job search. We are unable to 'place' individuals in an employment setting. An overview of specific resources, programs, and events for students may be found in the Resources for Students and What’s Happening sections of the Center's website.

Key programs, events, and services to assist employers may be found in the Resources for Employers section of the Breen Center website.

Key programs, events, and services to support faculty may be found in the Resources for Faculty section of the Breen Center website.

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