The Career Services Office helps you explore your personal, academic and professional interests to get you to a meaningful career, and our business partnerships maximize your career opportunities.

For more information about our programs that can benefit you and your career success, contact us at 330-966-5459, careerservices@starkstate.edu or stop in room M104 of the Gateway Center.

Wednesday, Jan. 29 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. main campus cafeteria	On-Campus Student Employment Fair + SSC departments are seeking reliable student workers. + Bring copies of your resume. + Federal and non-federal work study positions available. + Financial Aid will be present to help you determine your federal work study eligibility. + Business casual dress required.
Tuesday, Feb. 25 2 – 5 p.m. Kent State at Stark Conference Center	Greater Canton Collegiate Job Fair + Open to all majors. + Up to 100 employers in attendance. + Transportation provided. Shuttle pick-up in front of M2 doors every 15 minutes. + Click here for more information and to see the employers
Wednesday, March 18 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. main campus M100/101	Career and Apprenticeship Fair Engineering Technologies, Advanced Manufacturing and CDL + Connect with employers looking to hire full-time, part-time, internship and apprenticeship positions. + Business professional dress recommended. + Free professional LinkedIn headshots. + Click here for more infomation
Sunday, April 5 6 – 9 p.m. JC Penney Canton Centre	JC Penney Suit-Up + Enhance your professional wardrobe with 60 percent off professional wear prices. An additional coupon for 30% will be given at the event. + Get professionally measured to ensure suit fit. + Open to all Stark State students, faculty, staff and alumni. Must bring valid SSC ID.
Thursday, April 9 noon – 2 p.m. main campus Silk Auditorium	Career Services Speaker Series Managing anxiety throughout your education and career + No matter whether you suffer from anxiety or you want to know how to support and understand those in your life who do, this workshop will be informative and eye opening with hands-on practices and knowledge about the important topic. + Brad Imhoff, Assistant Professor of Counseling at Liberty University, and engaging public speaker, passionate about supporting those with anxiety and mental health challenges.
Thursday, Feb. 6, Thursday, March 19 Thursday, April 9 11 a.m. – noon SSC Akron	Cookies and Careers + We’ll be handing out cookies and career advice. + Ask about job demand, pay, opportunities and other career-related questions.
Thursday, Feb. 20, Wedneday, Feb. 26 SSC Akron A002	Akron Career Engagement Series Accounting • Feb. 20 • 2 – 3:30 p.m. Human and Social Services • Feb. 26 • 10:30 a.m. – noon + Engage with employers in your career field of interest during a panel discussion + Learn what it’s like to have a career in a variety of majors + Discover career opportunities and what it takes to be successful. + RSVP required to swilliams3@starkstate.edu

Office hours

Monday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. *Fridays in June and July hours are 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Drop-ins available Monday-Friday: 1 – 3 p.m. (no appointment needed)
Please schedule an appointment for all other times by calling our office.