Launching into a Career

For many students, The University of Akron is the launching pad to a career. At UA, you will find that we have many caring, highly skilled professionals on our team who can help you:

• identify a career path,
• gain relevant experience in your field, and
• successfully plan and carry out a job search.

From the moment you set foot on campus, you are encouraged to take advantage of the free events and resources available through our Center for Career Management and our Counseling Testing and Career Center:

Center for Career Management

The Center for Career Management offers a variety of services to students and alumni, from personalized advising to career-related events and resources, including:

• Individual appointments with a career management adviser to assist you with career-related questions.
• Assistance with Career Advantage Network opportunities such as cooperative education and internship experiences.
• Coordination of On-Campus Recruiting schedules which allow local, regional, and national employers to interview students on campus.
• Multiple UA Career Fairs where students can meet employers for networking and employment opportunities.
• Designated walk-in hours when students can drop-in for quick questions without having to make an appointment. Hours vary by semester and are listed on the center's home page.
• Web-based resources and a library with information on career-related topics, including job listings.

The Center for Career Management is located in Simmons Hall, Room 301. Phone: 330-972-7747. E-mail: uaccm@uakron.edu

Counseling, Testing and Career Center

In addition to other services, our Counseling, Testing and Career Center can help you assess your interests, goals, values and personality characteristics. The center's career services include:

• Career counseling in which a knowledgeable and objective counselor helps an individual identify and understand his/her career issues and provides the necessary tools and support which can lead to good vocational decisions.
• Access to the System of Information and Guidance, an extensive computer program designed to help you assess your values and interests, and connect you with occupations. SIGI is best used in conjunction with expert career counseling as well as other career tests. SIGI is like sitting down in a room with someone who may not know the right answers, but they know the right questions to ask.
• The Ohio Career Information System is a computer program available at the Counseling, Testing and Career Center with a wealth of job data, including salary information.
• Career assessment to help the student obtain a better sense of self awareness and self-acceptance, two attributes which make career choice much more likely to be successful. A counselor will help you identify the most appropriate assessment strategies for your individual situation.

The Counseling, Testing and Career Center is in Simmons Hall, Room 306. Phone: 330-972-7082.