Austin Community College District (ACC) offers students comprehensive job search training through the Strategies for Today’s Jobs course.
The course is designed for students of all backgrounds — from first-time job seekers to those looking to re-enter the workforce after a recent layoff or prolonged absence — who are seeking an internship, apprenticeship, or their dream job.
Students enrolled in the course get:
- 1-on-1 career coaching
- Resume and cover letter writing assistance
- Access to Jobscan, a tool that analyzes resume effectiveness
- Face-to-face and remote interview practice
- Networking experience
- Help to create a personal brand and elevator pitch
- LinkedIn and Indeed training
- Salary negotiation skills
- Ongoing career support
Hosted by ACC’s Career Services Department, the four-week course is free and entirely online. Classes meet monthly, two days per week for a total of 16 hours.
Upcoming courses:
- Sept. 27 – Oct. 20: Mondays & Wednesdays, 2 – 4 p.m.
- Sept. 27 – Oct. 20: Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 – 8 p.m.
- Nov. 1 – Nov. 24: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Nov. 1 – Nov. 24: Mondays & Wednesdays, 2 – 4 p.m.
For more information and to register, visit austincc.edu/strategies or contact Katie McClendon, Digital Skills for Today’s Jobs supervisor, at [email protected].
This is a wonderful course offered for FREE to anyone in the community, including students and staff. I can’t say enough about the effective, inclusive, engaging and relevant material offered in this course, and the knowledgeable and dedicated instructors that teach it. Please check it out for yourself or recommend to students!