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Previous Student Services and Support

Mission

Recognizing that career development is a lifelong process Career and Employability Resources is committed to providing assistance to all Tri-County Technical College students and alumni in a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment. Career and Employability Resources staff members use a holistic, student centered approach that integrates interests, values, skills, and student responsibility.  We seek to provide intentional early and ongoing support by utilizing career awareness resources, employability skills training, and experiential learning opportunities.

Career & Employability Resources wants to help you succeed, now and in the future. We guide you through career choices specific to YOU, based on your personality and work values. We also help to match you with work experiences that can enrich your learning (and your pocketbook). Students and alumni are encouraged to stop in, give a call, or make an appointment: Ruby Hicks 180, (864) 646-1577. Let’s talk about how we can help you on the path to a bright career!

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Career Exploration

Whether you just want to peruse some of our great resources, learn more about a potential career, or plan to go in an entirely new direction, these resources will put you on the pathway of a fascinating career exploration! As always, feel free to reach out to us at 864-646-1577.

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Employment Opportunities

From your part-time pursuits to careers and callings, these online job boards offer the go-to places for area jobs.

WARNING: Always be on the lookout for job scams and identity theft! Learn more about identity theft and how to avoid job scams and know what to do if you have been scammed.  

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Work-Based Learning

Work-based learning, or experiential learning, integrates the classroom and the workplace by providing students with opportunities for related work experience in cooperation with local businesses and industries.

 

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Resources and Tools

We offer a wide variety of services through individual assistance, group workshops, presentations, online resources and a library of helpful solutions to your career-related needs.

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Connections for Employers

We are pleased and proud to be partners with many businesses and industries in Anderson, Oconee and Pickens Counties. We know your needs are as varied as the opportunities that exist in our area, and we have a wide selection of ways we can help connect you with our great students. But this isn't a cookie-cutter solution, so contact us directly at 864-646-1577 or careerresources@tctc.edu to talk about your specific needs. 

 

 

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Kudos and Congrats

It's our vision to help transform the lives of our students, and we're proud of these newest members of our area workforce. Join us in congratulating these students! 

Connect With Us!

 

Ellen Pate

Director, Career & Employability Resources

(864) 646-1362
Toll-free: 1-866-269-5677 ext. 1362
Email: epate@tctc.edu

Jennifer Darlak 

Work Based Learning Coordinator
(864) 646-1808
Toll-free: 1-866-269-5677 ext. 1808
Email: jdarlak@@tctc.edu

 

Rodney Estrada

Employability Services Coordinator
(864) 646-1760
Toll-free: 1-866-269-5677 ext. 1760
Email: restrada@tctc.edu

 Brent Oxley

Career Counselor
(864) 646-1659
Toll-free: 1-866-269-5677 ext. 1659
Email: boxley@tctc.edu

Krystal Perez 

Career Counselor
(864) 646-1727
Toll-free: 1-866-269-5677 ext. 1727
Email: kperez1@tctc.edu

careerresources@tctc.edu | Ruby Hicks, Suite 180 | 864-646-1577