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FSU invites knowledgeable professionals to become mentors in online program

Published: February 13, 2020 | 10:43 am | Posted in: Students & Campus Life

ProfessioNole Mentors is one of The Career Center’s longest running programs, connecting students with professionals for career advice and guidance for more than 30 years. (The Career Center)

Mentorship is a pillar for career success, which is why Florida State University has set the ambitious goal of registering 2,500 mentors in The Career Center’s ProfessioNole Mentors program by 2023. Established in 1988, ProfessioNole Mentors is one of the center’s longest running programs, connecting students with professionals for career advice and guidance for more […]

The Career Center at FSU launches online series to help students design their career-ready skills

Published: November 14, 2019 | 10:33 am | Posted in: News, Students & Campus Life

ProfessioNole Ready is a new online professional development series for students that was launched by The Career Center at Florida State University.

The Career Center at Florida State University recently launched ProfessioNole Ready, an online professional development series that aims to help students master the career-ready skills employers want to see in applicants. ProfessioNole Ready features interactive activities, informative videos and module quizzes that help students develop career action plans, hone their skills and engage with Career […]

FSU Dedman School receives Marriott Foundation gift for hospitality career center

Published: April 9, 2018 | 11:21 am | Posted in: Business, Law & Policy

The Florida State University Dedman School of Hospitality announces a generous gift from The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation to establish the Marriott Career Center. The $2 million gift provides for renovations of facilities and an endowed fund supporting the center’s ongoing operations. The hospitality-focused career center will provide valuable support to the […]

Hire a Nole: Seminole Futures puts students on the path to employment

Published: January 26, 2018 | 11:39 am | Posted in: University News

Seminole Futures is an extremely valuable resource for students of all majors to network and take the next steps in starting their careers. (Photo: University Communications)

More than 2,250 eager Florida State University students dressed in their finest business attire and packed the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center ready to meet with employers during Seminole Futures, the Career Center’s largest event of the semester. The all-majors career fair held Thursday, Jan. 25, hosted more than 170 employers on campus with one […]

FSU Career Center increases internship opportunities for students

Published: December 8, 2017 | 10:13 am | Posted in: University News

Career Center Communication Interns, Stephanie Mancuso and Elizabeth Beattie (left to right) were both instrumental in the creation of the Career Centers new programs. Beattie designed the visual marketing for both employers and students, and Mancuso created the marketing plan and helped promote it on social media for both employers to participate and students to apply. Interns creating pieces for interns! (Photo: FSU Career Center)

The Florida State University Career Center has launched two new programs designed to help reduce financial challenges and encourage students to participate in high-impact internships. “Florida State continues to be at the forefront in developing innovative programs that promote student success,” said Assistant Provost Joe O’Shea. “Every student at FSU, regardless of their background, deserves […]

FSU Career Center launches new Grad School Boot Camp

Published: September 29, 2017 | 9:51 am | Posted in: University News

The Career Center is launching a new program designed to help undergraduate students gain the knowledge and skills needed to begin their graduate school career.

The Florida State University Career Center is launching a new program designed to help undergraduate students gain the knowledge and skills needed to begin their graduate school career. This specialized crash course, known as “Grad School Boot Camp,” will be a one-stop VIP pass to graduate school preparation and success. The one-day event takes place […]

Building bridges between college and career: FSU offers new immersive coding programs

Published: August 10, 2017 | 8:18 am | Posted in: University News

Florida State University is partnering with software company Renature to create pathways for students and recent graduates to successful employment in software development career fields via online programs and immersive coding boot camps. The Renature programs provide students, from all majors, free access to the innovative programs, giving them the opportunity to expand their career […]

FSU Career Center partners with Domi Station to prepare students for an entrepreneurial world

Published: August 7, 2017 | 1:42 pm | Posted in: University News

Senior Assistant Directors for Experiential Learning, Lauren Kume and Megan Hollis, with Sabrina Torres, Domi Station Director of Community.

The Career Center at Florida State University and Domi Station, a nonprofit startup incubator, are working together to help local startup companies hire students interested in the entrepreneurial world through a series of workshops. “We are proud to partner with the FSU Career Center,” said Sabrina Torres, director of community for Domi Station. “We believe […]

FSU recognizes exceptional student employees in annual ceremony

Published: April 11, 2017 | 4:49 pm | Posted in: University News

The Florida State University Career Center hosted its third annual Student Employee of the Year award ceremony, April 10, to celebrate the vital contributions student employees make to the campus community. A total of 141 nominations were received from departments and divisions on the Tallahassee and Panama City campuses. Florida State awards five different honors […]

New FSU job shadowing program helps students gain insight into employment

Published: January 18, 2017 | 10:21 am | Posted in: University News

As part of their commitment to helping students prepare for successful careers, the Florida State University Career Center launched FSUshadow, a matched job shadow program, during fall 2016. The FSUshadow program gives students the opportunity to shadow employers, community partners, alumni and friends of the university to gain insight into a wide variety of career […]