One of the highlights of the Saint Joseph’s College experience
is the career preparation and career success of our graduates.
SJC’s Career Development Center and the Center for Indiana Partnerships
work together closely to provide comprehensive career development
programming. The Career Development Center focuses on student
career preparation. The Center for Indiana Partnerships focuses
on internship creation and collaborative projects with Indiana
organizations.
SJC Career Development Center
The SJC Career Development Center, located on the second floor
of Halleck Student Center, seeks to serve all SJC students and
alumni by providing quality service through comprehensive career
development programming. Keeping with the larger mission of Saint
Joseph's College, the Center strives to engage students at the
beginning of their college careers by encouraging critical examination
of their anticipated leadership roles in society and encouraging
the values of Christian Humanism in their daily lives and vocations.
The staff of the Career Development Center consists of a full-time
Director, two administrative assistants, and several undergraduate staff
members.
Students may utilize the Center for resumé
and cover letter critiques, to prepare for an interview, and conduct
job and internship searches. The Center houses a Career Resource
Library complete with online career information and free career
assessments. Career counseling sessions are available by appointment.
Outreach presentations on a variety of issues in career development
are available upon request. The Center aids students in finding
full-time employment and internships, and provides transportation
to student groups interested in attending a job or internship
fair located within 120 miles of SJC.
Donna Brody, B.A., English; M.A., Liberal Studies
Director of Career Development
Donna Brody, Director of Career Development, has dedicated much of her life to the pursuit of higher education. After earning her bachelor's degree in English and master's in Liberal Studies from Lewis University and the University of Mary Washington, respectively, she went on to teach English and Adult Basic Education. She served as an instructor, Student Services Specialist, and the Coordinator of the Education for Independence Program at Germana Community College in Virginia. Later, she became the Site Director for two distance learning sites for Old Dominion University and most recently served as Assistant Director of Education for Sawyer College in Merrillville, Indiana.
Pleased to be a part of the Puma family, Brody is looking forward to working with a geographically diverse group of students at SJC. "My goal is to meet as many students as possible and make sure everyone's aware of the services we provide," she said. "I want students to know that we're here to help them."
Center for Indiana Partnerships
The Center for Indiana Partnerships, established through a grant
from the Lilly Endowment, delivers programs that connect the SJC
community with Indiana organizations. The experiential
learning program expands opportunities for SJC students to complete
internships and practicum with area businesses, not-for-profit
organizations, social service agencies, local governments, and
churches. Through these opportunities, students gain practical
career experience, develop workplace skills, enlarge their career
network, and connect with job opportunities in northwest Indiana.
The Center for Indiana Partnerships offers a career network
that actively engages SJC alumni and community leaders
as mentors and employment contacts. The Center also supports
collaborative partnerships and specialized projects with businesses,
organizations, and educational institutions in order to contribute
to job growth and economic development in the region.
Coordinator for the Center for Indiana Partnerships
Halleck Student Center
P.O. Box 910
Rensselaer, IN 47978
219-866-6315 (phone)
219-866-6355 (fax)
Career Development Center
Saint Joseph's College
Halleck Student Center
P.O. Box 910
Rensselaer, Indiana 47978
Phone: (219) 866-6116
FAX: (219) 866-6355
E-mail: careers@saintjoe.edu
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