Career Center

Location: Hildebrand Hall 128

Pat Baker, Coordinator – (828) 448-3172
Office - Hildebrand Hall 120 

The Career Center provides advisement and exploration for those students who are undecided or ambiguous about their career plans.  WPCC’s Career Center, located in Hildebrand Hall, Room 128, houses a variety of
printed, audio-visual and computer resources to assist students in their exploration. In addition, career testing and counseling are available on an individual basis by appointment.

Hours:

• Monday - Friday:  8am - 5pm, unless unless room is being used for small group testing, meetings, or classes
• Monday - Thursday:  5pm - 7:30pm, with supervision of Student Services Evening Counselor.

Career Resources:

• CFNC Bridges Planning Tools - computerized career assessment program (and more) @ www.cfnc.org (under Career Center tab) .
• Please Understand Me – personality inventory – measures your inborn preferences to help you successfully navigate your future.
• College catalogues – both 2- and 4-year colleges.
• College planning handbooks.
• Information on 4-year college completion programs offered locally or online.
• Scholarship exploration resources.
• Job search books – descriptions, employment and salary outlooks, and education requirements.
• Resources addressing resumes, cover letters, job search tips, and interviewing guidelines.
• Internet sites – job descriptions, employment outlook, and career assessment.
• Applications for the SAT, ACT, and GRE.
• Click here for "Steps to Completing a Career Assessment"

Career Assessment and Planning Websites: www.ncsoicc.org and www.cfnc.org

Education and Earnings article and Fastest Growing Careers at www.cfnc.org

Job Placement - (Student Jobs) and Counseling Website: www.wpcc.edu/catalog/ch_2/pg_27_34.pdf

Individual career counseling by appointment:  (828) 448-3172.