Fall 2017

Prepare for Success with HGTC’s Career Resource Center (CRC)

We are excited to welcome all new and returning students to our campuses for

the 2017-2018 academic year. The Career Resource Center (CRC) is prepared to

help you reach your goals for the future with career and professional

development assistance as well as employment help. In 2016-2017, we hosted

more than 150 employers on our campuses for career fairs and on-campus hiring

events throughout the year and worked with hundreds of students to sharpen

their professional images. Through our collaborative work with the Office of Financial Aid, we employed

more than 80 students in work-study jobs, and created programs to help each student

understand their chosen career paths and why it is important to stay on track. We are

working on another benchmark year of events and workshops that will assist you with

reaching your professional goals. If you need to write an attention getting resume,

practice for your next job interview, want to learn about networking, workplace etiquette

or how to use great soft skills to your advantage (just to name a few topics), you should

plan to meet with us sooner than later along your academic journey.

Connecting with us is easier now with social

media. You can engage with the CRC

anytime via FB, IG, Twitter, and Snapchat,

and view career development tips and

advice videos on our new YouTube Channel

and under the Wavenet Student Services tab. Just search and

follow, like, or subscribe to our online communities

@HGTCCRC.

Did you know that during the 2016–17 school year, colleges and universities are expected to award 1,018,000 associate's degrees?

HGTC granted 1,278 certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees during the 2016-2017 academic year.

SOURCES: https://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d15/tables/dt15_318.40.asp?current=yes HGTC Office of Registrar

JOB MARKET SCOPE Analytics compiled from HGTC’s College Central Network show that the business sector was a leader for job postings and career opportunities for HGTC students and alumni. This information is collected through our online career management system from leads entered by employers or leads sent to the CRC for distribution. The Career Resource Center markets these opportunities to HGTC students and alumni through the CCN site at www.collegecentral.com/hgtc and sends emails to faculty members to share with students and alumni. Registration and usage of the site is free for students and alums for up to two years post-graduation. Source: collegecentralnetwork.com/hgtc

Register to view career information and current job postings

at www.collegecentral.com/hgtc

Basic Business and General Business (inc. Accounting) 870

Health Science (ADN and PN included) 527

Administrative Office Technology 224

General Engineering Technology 198

Machine Tool Technology 196

Civil Engineering and Construction Management 285

Law Enforcement and Human Services 243

Computer Technology: Programming and Networking 248

Electronics Engineering Technology 122

Landscape Management 106

What are your career goals and why did you choose HGTC?

“My career goal is to become a

physical therapist. I took a career

personality test and based on how

I answered, it said I should be that

and I like that kind of stuff. I chose

HGTC because it’s local, close,

convenient, and it fits what I

needed.”

Keith Causey

Physical Therapy

Mary Rebolini

Medical Billing and

Coding

“My career goals are to

find employment in the

healthcare industry preferably with

medical billing and coding. I saw a

need in the healthcare industry and

thought that would be a great way to

pair up what my knowledge already is

and what I can already be able to

learn and add to what I already have.

I chose HGTC because it just seemed

like a great option. Of course it's

close by and they have the distance

learning option for me and that was

perfect because I could still work

while I take care of my family.”

Timothy Irving

Associate in Science

“My career goal is to

eventually become a

physical therapist.

When I was younger,

I had to go to physical therapy for

6 weeks after I bruised my knee. I

fell in love with what they do and

they inspired me to want to be

one. I chose HGTC because I think

it’s a great two year school and

it’s a great school to transfer from

to a major university like

University of South Carolina.”

BEYOND THE CAMPUS is published by HGTC’s Career Resource Center

Alumni Success Beyond The Campus Christy Ruiter – HGTC May 2017 Graduate – Nursing (ADN)

“The CRC did an incredible job helping me improve my interview skills. Before our

mock interview, I had no idea of the animated facial expressions that occurred

while I was contemplating how to answer the interviewer’s questions. Watching

the recorded mock interview and getting some helpful tips from April Garner

enabled me to rein in the animation during my actual interview. I received an offer,

and accepted it from my #1 job choice. Thanks again to April Garner and the CRC!”

Holden Hewitt – HGTC May 2017 Graduate Information Technology: Networking “I have no problem sharing my experience with the CRC. Without the CRC's help in getting my foot in the door with the data center at HGTC through the work-study program, I would not have gotten the experience I needed at an early stage to boost my career into what it is today. Getting that hands-on experience through the work-study program was so valuable in preparing me for the world of IT. Admittedly, I still feel like I know nothing even after graduating, but I have a very solid foundation to stand on, and it has served me very well thus far. I ended up moving to Austin, TX, where I got a job as an Associate Networking Engineer for Charter/Spectrum in their NOC (Network Operations Center). I am quickly gaining confidence and building professional rapport with my colleagues, and I could not have done this without the help from the CRC. The guidance from April, Kayne, and the rest of the CRC staff allowed me to shine as a professional right out of the gate. I deeply appreciate all they did for me and I implore every student at HGTC to take advantage of the terrific resource that is the CRC! Thanks for reaching out! BTW, [I] took this photo right before my first day on the floor of the NOC. It is pretty laid back; jeans and a button down shirt is all that is required!”

How do I become eligible for College Work Study?

College Work Study is a great opportunity to gain experience in your field while making money. The best

part about accepting a College Work Study job is that it works around your class schedule. In order to

become eligible for Work Study, you must 1) Fill out your FAFSA so that the financial aid office can

determine if you are eligible for Work Study. In addition to filling out your FAFSA, you need to 2) Complete

a Work Study application. You can do so by visiting the Career Resource Center in person, by accessing the

application on Career Resource Center homepage on the HGTC’s website or by visiting our online career

center for students and alumni (www.collegecentral.com/hgtc). Once you have

filled out your FAFSA and applied for Work Study, you need to make sure you 3)

Enroll in at least one class (three credit hours). Finally, it is important to make

sure you 4) Maintain good academic standing. There are more steps to this

awesome process but following these initial steps will help to confirm whether you

are eligible for Work Study.

BEYOND THE CAMPUS is published by HGTC’s Career Resource Center

BEYOND THE CAMPUS is published by HGTC’s Career Resource Center

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to receive a CRC GIVEAWAY!

Fall 2017 CRC Events and Workshops All events are hosted in the Career Resource Center

from 11-2pm on the Conway campus.

August 29-31 Work Study App Drive (during Welcome Back Celebrations) September 5-6 Kahoots! Interactive Mobile Career Game (Cellphone required) September 12-13 Major Match (Career Assessment) September 19-20 Map My Future (Career Vision Board—Supplies provided) October 3-4 Job Hunt 101 October 10-11 Resume Ready October 17-18 The Incredible Interview October 24-25 Congratulations! You’re Hired November National Career Development Month (events TBD)

Refreshments, Fun, Career Advice, and more! Contact the CRC at (843) 349-7899 for more info. Check us out on social media for details.

@HGTCCRC