11.13.23
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National Career Development Week: Get Career Ready!

It is National Career Development Week! The LLCC Career Center is hosting “Get Career Ready,” four days of fun activities Nov. 13-16. The Student Government Association (SGA) has partnered with the Career Center to promote Handshake, and members of SGA will be at every event to help students activate their accounts. Faculty and staff are encouraged to join in on the fun each day and help support and engage with our students during the Get Career Ready activities.

Mark your calendars to volunteer at or attend these events. Any questions can be directed to CareerCenter@llcc.edu.

Monday, Nov. 13, 9:30 a.m.-noon

Image of My Story poster "From learning to earning." It includes spaces for name, job title, department, education and training, and careers. LLCC Celebrates National Career Development Month. November 2023.The “My Story” Kickoff in A. Lincoln Commons Rotunda — Students will be introduced to the “My Story: From Learning to Earning poster” project and invited to review posters that are popping up across campus. Reading about the educational and career journeys of their favorite professors and others at LLCC can be inspirational and informative. Students can visit with members of the LLCC Career Center and SGA to learn more about the Handshake job board and opportunities to win exciting prizes. Sign up to volunteer for Nov. 13.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

“Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork” in A. Lincoln Commons, Large Lounge — Faculty and staff are invited to check out the Master the Cup Challenge. Students will join in this entertaining game and experience first-hand the role of teamwork in accomplishing what seems like a simple task. Students will be invited to get in on the Handshake action. Sign up to volunteer for Nov. 14.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 10:30 a.m.-noon

“Hired or Not? You Be the Judge” in the A. Lincoln Commons Rotunda — Everyone will get a kick out of the improv job interviews! See faculty, staff and students get it right (or wrong), and support students who get to be judge and tell us “what went wrong.” Grab some popcorn and enjoy the show! Note: We need faculty and staff actors for our improv. Don’t be shy! Contact Marina Wirsing or sign up to volunteer for Nov. 15.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 9:30 a.m.-noon

“Get Hired!” in the A. Lincoln Commons Rotunda — This event will be devoted to Handshake, LLCC’s student-focused job board. Students will receive help to activate their account, complete a stellar profile and be entered into a drawing for an HP laptop or Amazon gift cards. Come see what all the Handshake buzz is about. Sign up to volunteer for Nov. 16.