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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.
Schedule an appointment with career services
Current SSC students | Future SSC students
Meet with a career services specialist in-person or virtually (via Zoom).
Appointment types
- career exploration
- career fair preparation
- elevator pitch
- Handshake
- interview coaching
- job/internship/apprenticeship search
- mock interviews
- networking
- resume and cover letter help
We welcome appointments from alumni 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 – fall 2025
EVENTS
Future Accountants Panel Discussion and Career Fair
Sept. 17 // 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. // main M100 // register here
Engineering and Industrial Technology Career Fair
Oct. 9 // 4 – 6 p.m. // main M100 // register here
Human Services, Social Services and Public Safety Career Exploration and Networking Event
Oct. 20 // 9 a.m. – noon // main M100 // register here
Allied Health Career Exploration and Networking Event
Oct. 29 // 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. // main M // register here
WORKSHOPS
Develop a Stand-out Resume
Sept. 4 // 1 – 2 p.m. // main S201 – virtual // register here
Oct. 27 // 11 a.m. – noon // SSC Akron A113b / virtual // register here
Career Fair Preparation
Sept. 9 // 2 – 3 p.m. // main S201 – virtual // register here
How to Ace Your Next Interview
Oct. 1 // 10 – 11 a.m. // virtual // register here
Nov. 6 // 1 – 2 p.m. // main S201 – virtual // register here
How to Navigate LinkedIn
Oct. 16 // 11 a.m. – noon // virtual // register here
Nov. 18 // 5 – 6 p.m. // virtual // register here
Professionalism in the Workplace
Oct. 23 // 1 – 2 p.m. // virtual // register here
CAREER SPOTLIGHT SERIES
Exploring Pathways in Arts and Sciences
Biology
Oct. 8 // 1 – 2 p.m. // main H217 // register here
Physics and Chemistry
Nov. 5 // 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. // main H217 // register here
EMPLOYER RECRUITING DAYS
Engineering and Industrial Technology majors
Sept. 30 // 1 – 3 p.m. // C100 Lobby // register here
Oct. 30 // 1-3 p.m. // ATC T100 // register here
Automotive Technology majors
Oct. 15 // 11a.m. – 1 p.m. // Automotive Technology Center A103 // register here
All majors
Oct. 7 // 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. // SSC Akron Atrium // register here
Nov. 13 // 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. // main cafeteria // register here
Occupational Therapy majors
Oct. 22 // 2:30 – 6 p.m. // main OTA // register here
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Career services 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.
