Get Career Ready at MWCC!
Are you feeling lost regarding your future career? Are you looking to learn more about what is possible with your certificate or degree? We’re here to help! The Career Services team at Mount Wachusett Community College is dedicated to supporting current MWCC students and alumni throughout their unique career journey. Whether you’re just starting out, exploring new options, or getting ready to transfer, our mission is to help provide you with the information, resources, and tools needed to help align your academic experience with your career-focused goals.
Career Services can help you…
Define Your Path
Confused about which career path is right for you? No worries! We offer career assessments to help you identify your strengths and interests, identify which of our academic programs fits you best, and help you learn more about a variety of exciting career options.
Find Your Perfect Job or Internship
Need help landing your dream job after graduation? We’ve got you covered! Handshake, our online job board, connects you with employers looking for qualified candidates and acts as an extension of the Career Services office. All MWCC students have an account! Click here to access your account.
Build Your Skills
Want to stand out in the applicant pool? We offer one-on-one coaching, workshops and events to help you develop essential skills for the workforce, like resume writing, interview preparation, and networking.
Connect with Employers
Expand your professional network! We host career fairs, panel discussions, and networking events throughout the academic year. These events give MWCC students the chance to meet with potential employers, learn about possible career paths, and more!
Are you ready to take the next step? Together, let’s turn your career dreams into reality!
Schedule an Appointment
Our team regularly meets with students one-on-one to provide personalized guidance and support. Visit calendly.com/mwcc-career-services to review our availability and select an appointment time.
Review our Resources
Career Services offers several resource guides and worksheets for use in supporting the continued development of your professional skills. The listing below is a sampling of our resource guides and worksheets:
- Career Coach Guide
- Resume Guide
- Cover Letter Guide
- Career Explorations Worksheet
- Interview Preparation Guide
Printed copies are available in the Career Services office. Electronic copies are available for download via the Resources page in Handshake.
Join Our Events
Throughout the academic year, Career Services offers a number of on-going programs and events aimed at helping to continue the development of your professional skills and network.
Career Compass Speaker Series
The Career Compass Speaker Series is a monthly event featuring experienced industry professionals. Participants will gain valuable insights as our speakers share more about their unique career journeys and learn more ...
Industry knowledge: the ins and outs of different fields.
Educational pathways: further insight into the education and training needed for various careers.
Day-to-day experiences: how do these employees spend their workday and what makes their work fulfilling.
Skill development: learn how previous roles contributed to the success of our guest speakers.
Check InvolveMount and/or Handshake for a full list of upcoming dates and featured speakers.
Workforce Wednesday
Offered at the Gardner campus most Wednesdays throughout the fall and spring semesters, Workforce Wednesday gives MWCC students the opportunity to connect with regional employers to learn about current or anticipated job openings and/or internship opportunities. Each event will feature up to four employers representing a variety of industries and opportunities to our students.
Career Fairs
Organized each fall and spring, our Career Fairs will feature up to 40 employers from a variety of industries that are actively hiring part-time, full-time and internship opportunities. In addition to employers, participants will have access to various professional development opportunities including panel discussions with local business leaders.