Career Services is here to support your work with students. Career & Transfer staff are available for class visits and are able to tailor presentations (topic, length) to meet your class needs. Presentation topics include an overview of Career & Transfer Resources, Career Exploration & Planning, Resume & Cover Letter Best Practices, Job Search Strategies, Career Readiness Competencies, and more.
Note: EDUC Class Career Assignments are scheduled by the advising supervisors on each campus. Instructors will get an advisor assigned to their course in the first few weeks of the semester.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Email us—and we will design a presentation to fit your needs. To make a request, email careers-group@austincc.edu.
The career-planning and job search links below are provided for your convenience when offering advice or counseling to students. If you have any additions to recommend, email Trish Welch.
| Resource | Use for |
|---|---|
| Career & Labor Market Research | Quick Reference Guide |
| Career Coach | Career exploration - regional labor market information |
| FOCUS2 | Career exploration |
| FOCUS2 Resources & Materials | FOCUS 2 Resources & Materials (includes student follow-up checklist, workbook, & PPT) |
| O*Net Online | Career guidance |
| Occupational Outlook Handbook | Career exploration |
| Capital Idea | Career development |
| Highest Paying Occupations (Career Info Net) | Career guidance |
| Library Services Career Information for Students | Career guidance & exploration |
| Austin Small Business Development Program | Small business & entrepreneur assistance |
| Occupational Outlook Handbook | Career guidance |
| Service Learning | Career development |
| Texas Reality Check | Career exploration |
| Workforce Eligible Training Provider System | Career development |
| Workforce Solutions – Capital Area | Job search assistance |
| Workforce Solutions – Capital Area job seeker services | Job search assistance |
| Workforce Solutions – Capital Area workshop calendar | Job search assistance |
| Workforce Solutions – Rural Capital Area | Job search assistance |
| Resource | Job Locations |
|---|---|
| Job & Internships for ACC Students | Local |
| Work in Texas | Local, state |
| Work in Texas – Register Site | Local, state |
| Austin Community College District | ACC |
| Resource | Use for |
|---|---|
| Austin & Texas career information | Career guidance |
| General career information | Career guidance |
| Resume & interview preparation | Job search assistance |
Career Services follows the NACE guidelines to connect students and alumni with organizations for employment and experiential learning opportunities. To assist faculty members navigate complicated ethical and legal recruiting issues, we recommend the following resources for guidance in these areas:
Faculty Guide to Ethical and Legal Standards in Student Hiring
Writing Letters of Recommendation