The goal of every graduate is to find a job in the field they have studied. However, sometimes, that can be a challenging task. Schoolcraft has made it a priority to assist students and the community in that journey. 

This fall, Schoolcraft launched the Career Mentorship and Placement office, formerly known as Career Services, and moved the department to a new location. Prior to this launch, Career Services was a student resource for on-campus job opportunities and future career planning found in McDowell Center. Now located on the third floor of the Jeffress Center, room JC340, the office has taken on a whole new role for students and the community. 

“We are trying to focus more on the end result of why students are pursuing college in the first place,” said Sharon Christian, Director of Workforce Mentorship and Placement, referring to the new focus of what the services are geared towards in the Career Mentorship and Placement Office. 

Students at Schoolcraft have the freedom of choosing their interest of study at the college. Whether it is to get their preferred career, to change a prior career or even to meet a career goal by transferring onto a four-year university. 

With that in mind the Career Mentorship and Placement has shifted its focus into two pathways, as resources for students and community members. The first focus, is to the mentorship of students while studying and placement for students post degree. Focusing on meeting each individual’s needs and working with them to create a specific plan that guides them towards their personal goal. Mentorship, being one of the key aspects of the program, has been formed to gear students towards partnering up with and exploring different potential careers. This may look like students meeting with someone in their desired field once a month and learning about how they got to where the professionals are now. 

Many people in the work field from many varying jobs are involved with mentoring students. This specific path of guidance builds connections between students as well as opens new connections in different areas of work. Building these connections through the program’s mentorship has led to local internships and job opportunities in the past. 

Placement, another one of the program’s key aspects, focuses more on job placement, both in school and postgraduate for students. Office Staff will assist with resume and interview preparation, connections to recruiters and access to job fairs along with job boards on the college network. 

In the surrounding community, many local employers can contact students from Schoolcraft offering them post-schooling job opportunities and internships throughout the year. Students who are working to plan out their future academic and career path, can make a meeting with the Career Mentorship and Placement office.

The Career Mentorship and Placement office hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and are meetings by appointments only for the time being. These services are free and open to everyone. All appointments are 30 minute time slots. To schedule for in person, or remote meeting using Microsoft Bookings go to https://outlook.office365.com/book/CareerServicesIntroductoryAppointment@schoolcraftcollege.onmicrosoft.com/. 

The Career Mentorship and Placement student resource helps everyone reach their goals for their academic and professional career. Make sure to take advantage of this career resource today. 

For more information or questions regarding the services offered, call 734-462-4421 or email [email protected].