Welcome to your Student Employment Services Center Click here for employment listings Your One-Stop Comprehensive Center for Personal and Computer-Aided Assistance for Exploring Career and Employment Opportunities Working together . . . . Our mission is to assist constituents seeking employment and to assist employment providers with quality professional employees. The center's professional staff stands ready to: Assist in developing decision-making and employment-search skills. Help achieve career and employment objectives. Provide a broad selection of employment opportunities in an environment conducive to making rational decisions. Offer a fair and equitable process for those seeking employment and for all employers seeking qualified, talented and skilled employees. Whether you seek immediate employment to help you through college, re-entry into the workplace, or employment upon graduation, Student Employment Services is where you should visit. Employers are searching for good people. KVCC has a proven record for providing, well-schooled employees. Our joint strategy... Work together in structuring an assertive search for employment, a process in which you eventually assume control because it's your enthusiasm and initiative that are essential in achieving your career/employment goals. It is never too soon to begin preparing for that final "test" - your successful employment search. Win-win for all . . . The center's state-of-the-art computer-aided matching and referral delivery system links employers with prospective employees. It offers information about opportunities that align your career interests with employment opportunities. Taking advantage of this professional service is simple - register with Student Employment Services. Graduates and those earning occupational/vocational certificates may have their resumes and transcripts on file with Student Employment Services. These may be submitted to potential employers at the employment seeker's request, or at the center's discretion with your approval. Tools & more tools . . . As a KVCC Student Employment Services customer, you have a broad array of tools to help you prepare for and carry out your employment search. The latest employment opportunities via computer and weekly bulletins. "How-to" materials - preparing professional resumes, writing effective cover letters, and a variety of additional tools. On- and off-campus employment opportunities. Our own library . . . Your Student Employment Services Center has a wealth of resources regarding today's employment opportunities, both electronically and the printed page. Occupational Information: Salary data; outlooks on vocational and technological careers; state and federal civil service; seasonal employment; reference books; etc. Employment-Search Strategies: Employment Bulletin; how-to instructions on resumes, letter writing and interviewing; brochures and annual reports from companies; market projections; and self-awareness tools. Educational References: Catalogs from Michigan colleges and universities; cataloged information about majors and minors; guidebooks on admissions and financial aid; and information regarding available offerings with KVCC. You're not alone . . . Most people need some assistance in charting their career and employment futures. At the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Student Employment Services Center you can: Decide on an academic major. Identify your skills, interests and abilities. Obtain information about employment, careers, outlooks, and requirements. Get started on a career change and a customized search for new employment opportunities. A lifetime of service . . . Student Employment Services assistance and resources are available at no cost to all employers, all KVCC students and eligible residents residing within the college's district. If you are considering enrolling at KVCC, are currently enrolled, or are seeking training to rejoin today's workplace, KVCC Student Employment Services can help in putting your education to work. Try us. We're a Handshake or Phone Call Away The professional Student Employment Services staff at KVCC wants to assist you. Services are available at the Texas Township and the Arcadia Commons Campus Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening appointments available. 269-488-4272 Fax - 269-488-4120