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STLCC to Host Career Connections Sessions throughout Fall

Whether you’re just starting out, looking to re-enter the workforce or wanting to switch careers – but you’re not sure about an area of study – St. Louis Community College has the answer.

STLCC is hosting career connections events throughout the fall to introduce you to fields in a variety of academic areas.

Careers in Arts and Communication – Sept. 24
• 6-7:30 p.m., Café East in the Student Center at Forest Park, 5600 Oakland Ave.
• Session focuses on programs such as speech communication, public relations/advertising, media communications, theater and film, and general education.

Careers in Caring – Sept. 25
• 6-8 p.m., Training Center lobby, Emerson Center for Engineering and Manufacturing at Florissant Valley, 3400 Pershall Road
• Session focuses on programs such as nursing, human services, criminal justice, and early care and education.

Careers in Allied Health and Nursing – Oct. 20
• 1-3 p.m., Room A-112 in Tower A Lecture Hall at Forest Park, 5600 Oakland Ave.
• Session focuses on careers in nursing, dental hygiene, dental assisting, diagnostic medical sonography, health information technology, medical billing and coding, radiologic technology and respiratory technology.

Careers in Accounting, Business and Information Systems – Oct. 22
• 6-8 p.m., Room 105 in the Business Administration building at Meramec, 1333 Big Bend Road
• Session focuses on careers in accounting, business management, computer networking, microcomputer support, office information and software development.

Careers in Justice – Nov. 7
• 6-8 p.m., Room 105 in the Business Administration building at Meramec, 1333 Big Bend Road
• Session focuses on careers in criminal justice, legal studies for paralegals, court reporting and captioning

Careers in Design – Nov. 13
• 6-8 p.m., Lecture Hall lobby at Meramec, 11333 Big Bend Road
• Session focuses on careers in architectural design, digital media, graphic communications, interior design, kitchen and bath design, and landscape design.

Careers in Business and Technology – Nov. 21
• Room 105, Training Center,  Emerson Center for Engineering and Manufacturing at Florissant Valley, 3400 Pershall Road
• Session focuses on careers in engineering, computer aided design, computer aided manufacturing, computer integrated manufacturing, electronics and telecommunications engineering technology.

Green Careers – Dec. 5
• 6-8 p.m., Lecture Hall lobby at Meramec, 11333 Big Bend Road
• Session focuses on careers in architectural technology, horticulture, interior design, kitchen and bath design, landscape design, and continuing education programs in sustainability

Participants will:
• Discover what each career might offer in the future.
• Learn about academic requirements and job options.
• Hear from current and former students about their experiences in the program.
• Find out how to get started at STLCC and pay for school.

Those who register for the event will receive a link to a free interest inventory that will help identify your primary interest areas and link them to jobs and industries where those interests apply. A career counselor will explain the results of your interest inventory at the event.

Register now at www.stlcc.edu/jobnews. For more information, call 314-539-5002.

St. Louis Community College is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you have accommodation needs, call 314-539-5002 within two working days of the scheduled event to request needs. Documentation of disability may be required. 

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