Career Services

The Career Services Offices on the Prescott and Verde Campuses offer a wide range of tools and services to assist with career choices, decision making and job search success.

Individual Career Counseling

Need help with identifying your career goals? Make an appointment with a career services coordinator to take a career assessment! Assessments include: Campbell Interest and Skills Inventory (CISS), Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Values and Skills Card Sorts.

There is a nominal fee ($10) for non-YC students.

Career Services Coordinators & Locations

• Verde Valley Campus (East County)
  Gioia Goodrum, MBA
  601 Black Hills Drive
  Clarkdale, AZ 86324
  (928) 634-6527
  gioia_goodrum@yc.edu
• Prescott Campus (West County)
  Michael Brown, Psy.D.
  1100 E. Sheldon Street
  Prescott, AZ 86301
  (928) 717-7709
  michael_brown@yc.edu

Career Classes

Do you want a personal edge during your experience as a successful college student? Register for one or both of our college career exploration classes ...

• STU 110 - Career Discovery (1 credit) - Take this course if you are confused or uncertain as to your career path and/or college major.
• STU 111 - Career and Life Planning (2 credits) - Take this course if you have a career choice in mind and you need occupational information, career/major resources and tools for your job search.

Major/Career Exploration Resources

• Career Cruising - Access this interactive career guidance and information system. Your YC username and password are required.
  
• Choosing a Career/College Major - Take a guided tour of career or college major decision-making.
• Career & Occupational Resource Links - Find information on these useful and current sites.
• "What can I do with a major in…?" - Explore the possibilities with 60 college majors.
• Informational Interviewing - Learn how to arrange an interview for career information.
• Internships - Learn about the process for obtaining an internship through YC.
  
• Volunteerism - discover volunteer opportunities through YC.

Job Search Preparation

• Resume - Instruction and examples for writing that top resume.
• Cover Letter - The how-to-do a great introduction letter.
• Interview Skills - Hone-in on your interviewing talents.
• Job Search Basics - Learn effective strategies for developing a successful job hunt.

Find a Job Now

• Student Employment Office (Link for YC assistance in finding on and off-campus jobs.
• Job Search Web Sites - Search sites for local, state and national jobs.