The Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) at LaGuardia Community College provides comprehensive resources and services to assist students in preparing for successful careers. Supported by a range of online tools and programs, CCPD fosters personal and professional development through internships, career guidance, and experiential learning opportunities spanning multiple disciplines. Key services include resume and LinkedIn profile reviews, mock interviews, and career planning, all available both in-person and online. Additionally, CCPD’s experiential learning programs, like SOAR and CUNY Career Launch, position students to build practical skills and establish professional connections. Tailored programs also support students with disabilities in entering the workforce.
- Location: B-114
- Phone: (718) 482-5235
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.laguardia.edu/ccpd/
- Virtual Office (MS Teams): https://bit.ly/ccpdvirtualoffice
Career Online Resources
- Virtual Office: Connect with a CCPD staff remotely through https://bit.ly/ccpdvirtualoffice.
- Career Connect: Apply for jobs, internships, RSVP for events, and upload resumes using laguardia-csm.symplicity.com.
- Career Coach: Identifies interests and strengths to suggest industries and career paths. Access at https://bit.ly/CCPDCareerCoach.
- Focus2: A career assessment tool available at https://focus2career.com.
- Vault: Offers detailed information on industries and career paths, accessible at https://laguardia.vault.com.
Services Offered
- Resume & Cover Letter Review
- Mock Interviewing
- Professional Pitch Development
- Career Assessment and Planning
- LinkedIn Profile Review
- Job/Internship Search & Referrals
Experiential Learning Programs
- SOAR Experiential Learning: Offers internships and collaborative opportunities with entities like Boyce Technologies and provides a $2,000 stipend for 120 hours of work.
- CUNY Career Launch/Spring Forward: Provides internships, career coaching, skill development, and networking. Contact [email protected].
- Pre-ETS/ACCESS-VR: Focuses on workforce transition preparation for students with disabilities through various tailored services. Reach out to [email protected].
