OFFICE OF
CAREER SERVICES
http://www.careerserv.ncat.edu
The primary mission of the Office of Career Services at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is to provide centralized, comprehensive and progressive programs, services and resources designed to prepare students to successfully pursue meaningful career opportunities. Continuous career development assistance is also available to alumni of the University. Individuals who are formally enrolled in a degree program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University or who are A&T graduates are eligible to use the facilities, programs and services of the Office of Career Services. These services include the following:
Student Employment Programs
Cooperative Education Program (Co-op) is an optional, counseling-centered program that offers students the opportunity to alternate periods of academic study with periods of work closely related to their major fields of study. The program is non-compulsory; however, the University urges students to consider co-op a viable alternative to gain work experience before graduation. Students who (1) maintain at least a 2.0 overall grade point average, (2) have completed the freshman year, (3) show intent to matriculate and graduate within a four-to-five year period, and (4) are willing to commit to a mutually agreed upon work schedule are eligible to compete for positions. Transfer and graduate students are also eligible for co-op after completing one semester of successful full-time study. Interested students must be registered with the Office of Career Services and closely match the qualifications requested by the employer. Selections are made by the employer with appropriately weighted consideration given to academic standing, skills and interest in the work to be performed.
While on work assignment, students are considered in good standing with the University; however, they may not be enrolled in courses unless they are applying for academic credit. Participants are expected to work two to three times before they graduate and at least one work period should be scheduled other than a summer session. Students who co-op during the fall or spring semester is assessed an administrative fee by the University, which is due and payable during the semester of work. In addition, students desiring academic credit for assignments must register through their respective academic departments and pay the required tuition. Please contact the Assistant Director of Career Services for Experiential Learning with inquiries and questions.
Part-time employment opportunities are posted as received in the Office of Career Services. These jobs provide local and regional opportunities for students who are interested in supplemental income during the school year. Students are responsible for making the appropriate contacts and following through with prospective employers.
Summer internships offer students the opportunity to gain work experience in industry and government. These positions are offered during the summer and are highly competitive. For companies that do not actively interview during the recruiting season, applications and announcements are available in the Office and online. Opportunities are also available for participation in The Institute of Government and the North Carolina State Government Internship Program. INROADS actively recruits at the University. Interested students must meet the criteria and qualifications established by INROADS and the sponsoring employers.
Permanent Career Options
On-campus Recruitment is available to degree seeking students and alumni of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Opportunities are available in the local, state, national and international arenas. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University observes October 1 though November 30 as the official on-campus recruiting period for the fall semester. During the spring semester, interviews can be scheduled between late January and mid-April. There is no recruiting during the months of May through September nor during the month of December. The Office of Career Services on-campus interview information is available online. Students/Alumni must be registered with the Office of Career Services before they are allowed to interview.
Alumni are eligible to participate in the referral service. They must update their on-line registration each semester. If alumni wish to schedule interviews, they must observe the policy regarding the two business days waiting period.
The Job Listing Service exposes graduating seniors, graduate students and alumni to thousands of job opportunities available nationwide. Job listings are available on-line.
Awareness Programs/Career Fairs
In addition to the recruitment function, the Office of Career Services is actively involved in exposing A&T students to career opportunities and professionals in various career fields. This is accomplished through annual career awareness programs, workshops and information sessions. The annual programs include the following:
Career Awareness Fair is held in September to give students an opportunity to network with more than 200 companies/agencies to find out services/products produced, majors being sought, and opportunities available (permanent, summer, co-op).
Graduate & Professional School Career Day is usually held in the fall semester and allows students an opportunity to broaden their knowledge of post-baccalaureate and postgraduate degrees. This career day is attended by graduate and professional schools from across the United States.
Career Day for Nurses is jointly sponsored by the Office of Career Services at A&T and UNC-G and the Schools of Nursing at A&T and UNC-G. This day provides an opportunity for students to increase their awareness of the types and availability of careers in health services.
Career Day for Teachers is held during the spring semester and is specifically designed to assist education majors. School systems from across the country attend to discuss opportunities in teaching and administration.
N.C. Employers Career Day is set aside for companies/agencies to come to the campus during the spring semester to discuss career opportunities within state government and businesses.
The Career Symposium is held in March and is designed to encourage students, especially freshmen and sophomores, to start critically thinking, learning and using information concerning career related-issues.
The Experiential Career Fair is held the following day after the symposium. This event will provide an opportunity for employers to interact with A&T students of all academic disciplines, exchange information and most importantly explore internship and co-op opportunities.
Additional Services
The Office of Career Services hosts workshops, seminars, counseling sessions, classroom presentations, and information sessions on a regular basis. Representatives of industry also schedule general information sessions the evening before they interview prospective candidates.
Career Resources are available online. Links to companies/agencies Websites can be accessed through Career Services Web Page.
On-line registration and
job search information is also available in the office for interested
students and alumni. Career Services’ on-line services can be accessed on the
Internet at www.careerserv.ncat.edu.