Grenfell Career Development Services is committed to orchestrating the career development process of Grenfell students and alumni. One of the most important steps to this process is creating opportunities for students/alumni to build employer connections and networks.
- Assisting student with exploring careers and local employers
- Encouraging and creating opportunities for students to volunteer to build knowledge of professional environments and networks with employers
- Employer Profiles and Databases
- Business Directory
- Employer/Company Recruiting Sessions
- Brown Bag Career Luncheons (featuring different professionals/careers)
- Employer Mock Interview Days
- Onsite Interviews
- Career Cafés
- Virtual Job Fairs
- Career Fairs
- The Grenfell A.C.C.E.S.S. Mentoring Program is designed to create opportunities for students explore their occupational options. Students are connected with committed professionals in the workplace to gain firsthand knowledge and experience in a field of interest. Mentors can share information about their occupations and offer practical career related experience and advice. This program will bridge the gap from education to the workplace.
- The program will allow Students to:
- Explore occupational fields of interest
- Gain firsthand knowledge and experience in a profession
- Create realistic career goals and develop an effective career path
- Gain confidence in their ability to connect with potential employer
- Develop valuable employment networks
- The program will provide Mentors with the opportunity to:
- Impact the career plans of students
- Provided professional information and advice
- Promote their professions
