August 2024 – Back to School Month
- Monday, August 19, First Day of Classes
- Monday, August 26, CS Information Table, Student Union, 10 am – noon
- Thursday, August 29, CS Information Table, College Center, 10 am – noon
- Friday, August 30, Wear Your College Colors Day
LinkedIn Learning: Evaluating College as an Investment
Skill Learned: College Education Planning
Email careerservices@parkland.edu and request to take the YouScience Brightpath aptitude test. Once completed, schedule an appointment for a career assessment follow-up.
September 2024 – Update Your Resume Month
- Monday, September 9, CS Information Table, Student Union, 10 am – noon
- Thursday, September 19, CS Information Table, College Center, 10 am – noon
LinkedIn Learning Audio Course: What You Need to Know About Crafting a Stand-out Resume
Skill Learned: Personal Branding and Resume Writing
LinkedIn Learning: Cover Letter Tips
Skill Learned: Cover Letters PDF Here
October 2024 – National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
NDEAM raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities.
Read Success in the Workplace and Mastering Workplace Challenges from Ferguson's Career Guidance Center Resources (provided by Parkland College Learning Commons).
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center (provided by Parkland College Learning Commons) is a comprehensive resource that enables users to explore industries and careers, plan their education, and research best practices for résumés, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and salaries/benefits.
- Wednesday, October 9, CS Information Table, Student Union, 10 am – noon
- Thursday, October 17, CS Information Table, College Center, 10 am – noon
- Tuesday, October 29, LinkedIn Webinar with 10,000 Degrees, 7 pm - Register Here
November 2024 - National Career Development Month
- Monday, November 4, CS Information Table, Student Union, 10 am – noon
- Thursday, November 7, CS Information Table, College Center, 10 am – noon
LinkedIn Learning: Job Search Strategies
Skill Learned: Job Search Strategies
LinkedIn Learning: Invest in You: Personal and Professional Development Tips
Skills Learned: Personal and Professional Development
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