Purchase College’s Career Development Center is committed to offering career programs and services designed to assist our diverse student population.
Career Development is dedicated to helping students with career decisions, providing preparation for and referral to job and internship opportunities through programs and related services by addressing the career development needs of all students.
Workshops and Events
Diversity in the Workplace
Students come together for a discussion on diversity issues in the workplace. Concerns such as understanding an organization’s culture, handling discrimination, “coming out” at work, and dealing with office politics are addressed.
Panel Discussions and Networking Events
Students gain exposure to various career options during these informative panels and discussions. Speakers from underrepresented populations share their “career stories” and provide advice on how to “break the glass ceiling” and successfully achieve one’s career goals.
Special Topic Workshops for Student Clubs and Organizations
Career Development will conduct specialized presentations for student clubs and organizations upon request. We will visit clubs during their regular meeting times, invite clubs to attend sessions at the Career Center, and offer opportunities for collaboration and co-sponsorship for events of interest. We strongly believe that the success of our diversity programming depends upon our active partnership with student leaders.
Diversity Resources
Career Development’s resources includes a variety of multicultural career development books, publications, and handouts. These resources are designed to increase students’ awareness of professional issues, community development and civic engagement, and opportunities available for diverse populations. See below for additional on-line resources. Mental Health Resources for Those Impacted by Racial Injustice (from the Counseling Center)
Mentoring
Purchase College alumni and local employers from across all professional areas and cultural backgrounds have volunteered to participate as mentors who will share their career experience and guidance with current students.
