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Lehigh Carbon Community College

Work towards your career goals

The team at the Career Development Center are here to help students prepare for their future. No matter where you are in the process, we can help guide you, whether that’s selecting a major, finding an internship or navigating your career path.

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Get Career Counseling

Meet one-on-one to discuss your personal goals. Career Coaches are available on all three campuses as well as online.

Contact: careerservices@orkexpo.net or call 610-799-1090.

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Connect to the Cougar CLAW

Connecting LCCC and the workplace. The CLAW is LCCC’s dedicated online job management system designed to empower students like you with essential resources for career readiness. The Cougar CLAW, is your comprehensive tool for bridging the gap between your education at LCCC and career opportunities in the workplace.
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Student Employment

Student employment is more than a job. It is an experience which involves a commitment as well as interaction with the LCCC community. Student employees are highly valued by faculty, staff, and students. LCCC Student Employment Program assist students in finding part-time employment at the college that will enable them to learn and practice valuable work-related skills while assisting them in meeting educationally related expenses. This hands-on work experience provides a well-rounded education for students and also establishes a foundation upon which future employment/career goals can be built.

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Internships/Experiential Learning

Students gain relevant knowledge and skills required to begin their career. Internships are designed to allow students to combine classroom study with practical on-the-job experience.

Contact Josephine Felton, Internship Coordinator at internships@orkexpo.net

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Perfect Fit

Allentown YWCA Perfect Fit understands the significance of dressing confidently on your career journey. Their mission is to empower women by offering the perfect attire to match your ambition and potential. To access our services, please reach out to the Career Development Center at careerservices@orkexpo.net for a referral. With a referral, you’ll have the opportunity to visit us multiple times, ensuring that you have the support you need throughout your career advancement journey. Without a referral, visits are limited to one outfit.

 

Career Resources

Focus2 Career Guidance

FOCUS is a self-paced, online career and education planning tool for use by college students. It will enable you to self-assess your career relevant personal qualities and explore career fields and major areas of study that are most compatible with your assessment results. Students who use FOCUS make better decisions about their goals and plans and learn how to self-manage their careers.

Use FOCUS to help you choose or change your major and also to verify your preferences or early choice of a career field.

Use these links to get started on FOCUS

You can log on to an account you’ve already created…or
Create a new account using “cougars” as the Access Code
Then meet with us to discuss the results!

  • A fun and efficient way to explore careers!
  • Discover career fields you did not even know existed and learn what it takes to get there.
  • Save your favorites to help guide your college and/or career discussions with your family and Career Development Staff.
  • Use the advice to further educate yourself on your favorite careers, complete prerequisites, and pursue internships and job openings.
  • Search By: Industry, Career Title, College Major, or Keyword.

Candid Career

Whether you are exploring majors or careers or preparing for a job interview Candid Career has the videos to help!

U-Thrive Career Educational Services

Cultural competency is important for college graduates. Our communities continue to grow more diverse and our workforce as well. Understanding and collaborating effectively with people of all different backgrounds is important to employers in various sectors. Through the Uthrive platform, we are happy to offer the opportunity to LCCC students to complete a free training on diversity, equity, and inclusion, earning a certificate of completion at the end!

Explore U-Thrive Career Educational Services (Enrollment Key: LCCCDEISTU23)

VISIT

Virtual and in-person appointments are available.
Student Services Center, Room 4

CALL

610-799-1090

EMAIL

careerservices@orkexpo.net

 

PA Career Link

Explore the services PA Career Link has to offer.

Lehigh Valley Career Pathways

Build a career pathway.

Career Pathways

Find your career pathway at LCCC.