Student Employment Services

Career Links

Student Employment Services

Student services are available via phone, email, virtual meetings and in person (by appointment only) during regular business hours.

If you need help with employment needs, please contact our office by phone at 269.488.4040 (TTC) or 269.373.7800 (ACC) or email .

Value of higher education

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over an adult's working life, those who earn an associate degree will earn approximately $500,000 MORE than those with a high school diploma only.

Other benefits include:

  • Lower unemployment rate
  • Improved quality of life
  • Increased open-mindedness
  • Enhanced knowledge of other cultures and world affairs

Contact Information

Texas Township Campus

Room 9300
269.488.4040

Arcadia Commons Campus

Room 120
269.373.7800

Career & Employment Services Hours

Fall/Winter

Open Close
Sunday Closed
Monday 8:00am 5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am 7:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am 7:00pm
Thursday 8:00am 5:00pm
Friday 8:00am 5:00pm
Saturday Closed

Summer

Open Close
Sunday Closed
Monday 7:30am 5:00pm
Tuesday 7:30am 7:00pm
Wednesday 7:30am 5:00pm
Thursday 7:30am 5:00pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed

Portrait of Mary McConnell Mary McConnell
Title: Workforce Coordinator

Bio: Mary McConnell has served as the Workforce Coordinator for Kalamazoo Valley since 2017, aiding students with career and employment resources that prepare them for life after college. Mary is a graduate from Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Davenport University, having received her degree in Business Management with a concentration in human resource management. She is a certified CliftonStrengths coach with a passion for working with students on discovering and enhancing their innate talents. Mary received her Professional in Human Resources certification in 2007 and is a member of the Kalamazoo Human Resources Management Association (KHRMA).