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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.
In-person and virtual appointments
Meet with a Career Services specialist in-person or virtually (via Zoom).
Services include
- career exploration
- career fair preparation
- elevator pitch
- Handshake
- interview coaching
- job/internship/apprenticeship search
- mock interviews
- networking
- resume and cover letter help
Current student appointments:
Schedule appointment
Other appointments:
We welcome appointments from alumni, prospective students and community members. To schedule, please contact us.
- Email: CareerServices@starkstate.edu
- Phone: 330-966-5459
We look forward to connecting with you!
Career Services calendar – spring 2025
JCPenney Suit-Up
Jan. 19 – May 4 • in-store and online
+ Receive an extra 30 percent off professional wear
+ Register on Handshake for your coupon code
Nursing Recruitment Fair Series
+ Speak with healthcare employers to learn more about their organizations and available employment opportunities
Mar. 18 • 1 – 4 p.m.
Stark State College Akron, Atrium
+ Register on Handshake
Apr. 8 • 3 – 5 p.m.
Main campus, K Bridge
+ Register on Handshake
CDL and Welding Career Fairs
CDL and Welding | Mar. 25 • 10 a.m. – noon
Stark State College Akron
+ Register on Handshake
Welding | Apr. 1 • 10 a.m. – noon
Main campus, ATC building
+ Register on Handshake
Part-time Career Fair
Apr. 22 • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Stark State College Akron
+ Register on Handshake
Workshops (in-person or virtual)
+ Interactive workshops to get you career ready
+ Register, then check your email for the Zoom link or room location
Develop a Stand-out Resume
Apr. 8 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. • virtual
Register on Handshake
How to Ace Your Next Interview
Apr. 15 • 1 – 2 p.m. • SSC Akron, A113 • virtual
Register on Handshake
How to Navigate LinkedIn
Apr 23 • 2 – 3 p.m. • virtual
Register on Handshake
Navigating your Career
Apr. 1 • 1 – 2 p.m. • SSC Akron, A002 • virtual
Register on Handshake
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Career Services Office hours
MAIN CAMPUS
Monday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 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.
* Extended hours on main campus are available
4:30-6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday each month.
SSC AKRON
Monday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Additional hours by appointment.
