Career Services at Saint Paul College assists students and alumni with career development and employment. We work closely with faculty and employers to identify opportunities that use your valued education while meeting the needs of today’s ever-changing marketplace.

Phone: 651.846.1384
Email: career.services@vaftizo.com

Career Services Hours
Monday8:30am – 6:00pm
Tuesday8:30am – 5:00pm
Wednesday8:30am – 5:00pm
Thursday8:30am – 5:00pm
Friday9:30am – 3:30pm

Students & Graduates

Choose a Career Path

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Meet with a Career Services staff member for assistance with career assessment interpretation, career exploration and other career related advising. Appointments are strongly recommended.

  • Current students
  • Alumni
  • Prospective/future students: Please apply for admission to the college before making an appointment. Our Admissions & Recruitment staff can guide you through choosing a major and finding career information.

Search for a Job

Saint Paul College uses College Central Network® as our job board platform. We call it JobsOnline. Go to vaftizo.com/JobsOnline or click on the JobsOnline Job Board quick link at the top of the Career Services page. Follow the prompts to “Sign Up” and get started with:

  • SPC’s job board (Search – My School’s Jobs)
  • Job Central nation-wide job board
  • Resume Builder template
  • Career Document Library (tips, handouts, example resumes)
  • Calendar of career events

Check out the Career Services bulletin board in the hall behind the main elevators.

Stop by the tabling area in the City View Café to visit with recruiters from local
companies. A schedule of employers can be found on the Career Services bulletin
board 

Meet with Career Services staff for specialty job boards and more ideas for finding opportunities that meet your career goals

Attend Events and Make Connections

Career Fairs, workshops and networking events are listed on JobsOnline and the Career Services bulletin board in the hall behind the main elevators.

  • Students and Alumni are invited to attend our Automotive Career Fair on Thursday, Oct. 3, 1-2:30 pm in L460. No need to pre-register – just show up ready to introduce yourself and learn about job options in automotive technology.

On Campus Recruiting: Stop by the tabling area in the City View Café to visit with recruiters from local companies. A schedule is posted on the Career Services bulletin board.

ConnextMSP: Students and young professionals can join the ConnextMSP network to grow your professional network and find local job/internship opportunities.

Workshops

  • Workshops, career panels, and employer information sessions will be listed here when details are finalized

Meet with Career Services staff for ideas for finding professionals in your field:

  • Current students
  • Alumni
  • Prospective/future students: Please apply for admission to the college before making an appointment. Our Admissions & Recruitment staff can guide you through choosing a major and finding career information.

Plan and Prepare For Your Career

Workshops

Workshops, career panels, and employer information sessions will be listed here when details are finalized.

Free support with word processing and writing is available to current students through our Academic Support Centers or your local CareerForce.

Career and Academic Planning for Science & Health Science (CAP-SH)

  • CAP-SH is a Student-Faculty mentorship program with a series of activities and events to help with career and academic planning. Recruiting now for fall semester. Students may participate for up to two semesters.
  • Eligibility:
    • Current enrollment in at least 6 credits at Saint Paul College
    • Interest in science or health career path (AAS health science programs that are direct patient care related and have a transfer path to a 4-year degree)
  • Steps:
    • Complete the application form (application does not guarantee acceptance to the program)
    • Watch your student email for follow-up
    • Attend at least three meetings with your faculty mentor (we will assign a mentor to you)
    • Attend at least five CAP-SH or co-curricular events (a list will be provided)
    • Participants who complete all requirements earn a monetary stipend

Meet with a Career Services staff member for assistance with resume review, practice interview and other career related advising. Appointments are strongly recommended.

Get Help

Get Hired Fast contains on-demand videos that coach you through the entire job search process, helping you avoid the biggest job search mistakes and help you get a job you love, faster and easier!
 
Career Services Optional Free Course on D2L contains career advice handouts, example resumes, links to recorded webinars and additional resources. This course should show in your course list (currently enrolled students only); contact Career Services if it does not.

Career Document Library  contains career advice handouts, example resumes, links to recorded webinars and additional resources. Accessible on the JobsOnline dashboard.

Meet with a career services staff member for assistance with career assessment interpretation, resume view, practice interview, networking connections and other career related coaching:

Let us know!

Let us know about your employment or continuing education after graduating from Saint Paul College

Career and Academic Planning for Science & Health Science

CAP-SH

What is CAP?

  • Student-Faculty mentorship program with a series of activities and events to help with career and academic planning
  • Advice, encouragement and support from faculty, college staff and industry leaders
  • Support for setting career and academic goals

Benefits of participating:

  • Increase confidence and skills through development and exploration of careers
  • Increase sense of belonging with peers and faculty
  • More targeted guidance on academic/career planning

Eligibility:

  • Enrolled in at least 6 semester credits at Saint Paul College
  • Interest in science or health career path (select health science programs)

Requirements:

  • Submit a signed consent form and mentoring plan each semester in the program
  • Answer survey at least one time per semester
  • Meet with faculty mentor three times (phone, video conference, or in-person)
  • Communicate with faculty mentor to keep them updated on plans.
  • Attend at least 5 co-curricular events per semester. These are beneficial events for students to gain skills, learn about careers, investigate transfer options, or attend field trips

Expectations:

  • Use your student email and/or MS Teams to stay informed on program activities, events and announcements

Successful completion of all requirements:

  • Monetary stipend
  • Eligibility to serve as a CAP-SH mentor in subsequent semesters

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GRADUATE FOLLOW-UP

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