The INSIDER - Fall 2023

An added feature of the program is the Career Center to assist students in making career and life planning choices. Students seeking assistance in career choices aligned with their major, or in gaining skills, are aided by the Career Center in the career search process. Moreover, students are encouraged to visit the Career Center and explore the wealth of career and job search information available, inclusive of internet - based and computerized career guidance programs. Engagement programs such as resume writing, interviewing skills, and appropriate business attire have been implemented and are designed to help Texas College students acquire the skills necessary for successful job searching, as well as to connect students with potential employer contacts. · Provide career interest and personality assessments; · Provide job and labor market information; · Provide information on nontraditional career options; · Pre - employment services: job readiness workshops, resume writing, interview skills; · Host quarterly workshops to provide students with information about appropriate interview skills and attire; · Host annual/biannual Career Fair; · Provide career and employment outreach to division classrooms, through the Academic Symposium (College Assembly), and to local schools and various community partners; · Post job openings through social media and physical publications; · Provide assistance/computers for students to update resumes and search/apply for jobs online; and · Assist employers with finding suitable employees. Major Functions:

The Student Support Services Program provides academic support services for Texas College students by providing academic support, tutoring services, and testing accommodations for students who have disclosed that 504 accommodation services are needed. Under the American Disabilities Act and Section 504, a person is an individual with a disability if he or she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. In order for academic accommodations to be received, students are required to provide documentation to the Office of Academic Affairs regarding their disability and identify their needs. Examples of available services could include adaptive equipment, audio textbooks, interpreters, note takers, readers, and/or special testing accommodations. Tutoring services are also offered for general education courses, as well as major areas. However, tutoring is also supported with engagement activities that help students with skills and practice for studying, organization, time management, test preparation, and note taking. Ms. Dewanna Turner has moved to the Student Support Services Center as Director and Mr. Jeff McCormack will be joining the Texas College Family as the Student Support Service Specialist.

DEWANNA TURNER STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES CENTER DIRECTOR

JEFF MCCORMACK STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICE SPECIALIST

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