Career preparation & support at JCC
Career Services at Jamestown Community College helps students and alumni prepare for and explore careers. Whether you’re focused on graduating, in the middle of a program, or looking for career guidance after JCC, we’re here to support you with everything from writing a resume and acing an interview to interning at a company and experiencing a job firsthand.
Career Services accounts
Career Services provides all JCC students with access to platforms to help you prepare for your career:
- Forage: Virtual job simulations where real-world employers help you explore career paths, build skills, and experience a day in the life of a specific job | Learn more about Forage »
- Handshake: Apply to internships and jobs, connect with employers, and register for career events | Learn more about Handshake »
- LinkedIn Learning: Online learning platform where you can develop skills through courses taught by industry experts
Career Services events
Career Services offers events each semester to help you explore and prepare for a career, including:
- Guest speaker panels where you can hear from professionals in your field
- Career readiness workshops on LinkedIn and Handshake training, resume and cover letters, interviewing skills, job searching, and salary negotiating
- Career fairs and employer information tables
- Suit Up! professional clothing shopping event
Do you have an idea for a workshop or career event? Let us know in our Handshake survey!