Faculty/Staff

Supporting Student Career Success Together!

As faculty and staff at Merced College, we recognize the powerful impact you have on shaping the career paths of our students. Your guidance and mentorship not only influence their academic success but also play a crucial role in helping them navigate their professional journeys. We are committed to supporting your efforts in fostering students’ career readiness by offering resources and tools that enhance their skills, provide job market insights, and connect them with meaningful opportunities.

We welcome opportunities to collaborate with you to meet the diverse career development needs of our students. Whether through guest lectures, internships, career workshops, or networking events, your involvement is vital in preparing them for success beyond the classroom. By working together, we can ensure that every student is equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and connections they need to thrive in their chosen fields.

Career-Readiness Opportunities

The Career Center is available to provide career presentations for campus groups, classes, and student organizations. To ensure availability, please submit your request at least one month prior to your preferred program date. We offer a variety of workshops and presentations, including:

  • Overview of Career Center services
  • Career exploration and planning
  • Resume writing and job search strategies
  • Employer Information Sessions (Company representatives sharing opportunities and their application processes)

To request a classroom presentation, contact the Career Center at [email protected]

The Career Center is eager to collaborate with faculty to support our students’ career development. By working together, we can provide students with valuable resources, career guidance, and professional connections. Whether through class presentations, career-related events, or integrating career readiness into the curriculum, our partnership can help equip students with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the workforce. Let’s work together to enhance student success beyond the classroom!

Encourage students to make the most of the Career Center’s resources and support. From exploring career paths and building resumes to job search strategies and networking with employers, the Career Center is dedicated to helping students succeed in their professional journeys. Start them on the path by directing them to our many available services! Visit us in Lesher 312.

Enhance your students’ learning experience by integrating Career Center resources into your courses. Whether through guest presentations, career-focused assignments, or workshops, the Career Center can help bridge the gap between classroom learning and career readiness. Collaborate with us to equip students with the skills they need for success beyond college!

Become a Career Champion

Career Champions are dedicated members of the Merced College community who play a key role in student success. They provide guidance and career development support both in and outside the classroom, offering personalized advising, sharing industry insights, and connecting students with resources to help them build skills and prepare for future opportunities.

The Career Champion Program aims to empower faculty, staff, and local professionals to be mentors and advocates for students’ career development. The program will provide them with the training and resources necessary to offer career guidance, making career readiness an integral part of the college experience.

  • Enhance Career Readiness: Equip students with career knowledge, skills, and resources to succeed in the job market.
  • Faculty & Staff Engagement: Engage faculty and staff in students’ career development journeys by training them to provide career advice and mentorship.
  • Community Connection: Involve local professionals and alumni to create networking opportunities and career pathways for students.
  • Inclusive Support: Ensure career advice is accessible to all students, including those from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds.
  • Lifelong Learning: Foster a culture of lifelong learning and career adaptability.

  • Eligibility:
    • Full-time or part-time faculty or staff member at Merced College.
    • Demonstrated interest in student success and career development.
  • Training Commitment:
    • Attend a mandatory Career Champion Training Workshop (2-3 hours), which covers:
      • Overview of career development resources.
      • Advising techniques on resumes, cover letters, and job search strategies.
      • Cultural competency and inclusive advising strategies.
      • How to refer students to Career Services or external career resources.
  • Time Commitment:
    • Offer Career Champion Office Hours at least 2 hours per month, during which students can schedule one-on-one career advising sessions.
    • Integrate career-related discussions or assignments into at least one class per semester (for faculty).
  • Continued Learning:
    • Participate in at least one additional professional development workshop per academic year focused on career advising, labor market trends, or student success strategies.
  • Engagement:
    • Actively promote the Career Champion Program to students in classes or during advising sessions.
    • Collaborate with the Career Center for career events, workshops, or panels when available.
  • Evaluation:
    • Complete an annual self-evaluation and provide feedback on the program’s effectiveness.

Please feel out an interest form if you are interested in joining the Career Champion Program by clicking on the link. If you have any questions, please email the Career Center at [email protected]

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