Career Education and Career Center

The OCC Career Education and Career Center team is here to help you explore careers, choose a major, build professional skills, and connect with internships and employment opportunities. Whether you are preparing for your first career, transferring, changing careers, or seeking additional training, OCC provides support to help you reach your goals.

OCC offers a wide range of career education certificate and degree programs designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in healthcare, industrial technology and trades, business, information technology, design, digital arts, and more. Many programs can be completed in two years or less, with some offering short-term training leading directly to employment.

Services and resources include:

• Career exploration and major planning
• Individual career counseling and educational planning
• Resume, cover letter, interview, and job search support
• Career readiness workshops and skill development
• Career Launch and Career Mentors programs
• Internship and work-based learning opportunities
• Job and internship placement resources through employer partnerships
• Access to Handshake for jobs, internships, and networking opportunities
• Faculty-supported Internship Experience courses for academic credit

Students may earn academic credit through internship experiences while gaining practical workplace skills, professional connections, and career preparation.

Career Center Location: Watson Hall, 3rd Floor (adjacent to Counseling)
Career Center Website: OCC Career Center
Career Education Programs: OCC Career Advantage
Internships and Work-Based Learning: Internship Experience