One Stop Advisement Center
The staff in the One Stop Advisement Center assists in connecting Georgia Piedmont Technical College students and community residents with jobs available in businesses and organizations. That mission is pursued without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, academic or economic disadvantage or disability.
At the DeKalb and the Newton Campuses as well as the Community Education and the Starnes Centers, computerized self-assessment and career exploration tools are utilized to assist Georgia Piedmont Technical College students and other community residents in matching their personal interests, abilities, skills, training, and experience with available employment opportunities.
Job seekers, as well as other community residents, are provided full and part -time job listings received from businesses and other organizations. Employment openings are accessible through the Internet via computers on campus or any other location with pro per authorization.
Through career seminars, workshops, and one-on-one coaching sessions, students are instructed on the job search skills necessary to effectively enter the “world of work” and to cultivate a successful career. Coaching is provided in such job- related topics as writing resumes, preparing for interviews, creating a professional image, networking, negotiating salaries, keeping a job, and career advancement.
By aiding employers in the recruitment, employment, and retention of well-qualified employees, solid partnerships with the employment community have been developed. Business representatives are encouraged to conduct on-site recruiting activities as frequently as needed. These activities may include interviewing on-campus, making presentations on their specific organizations, or facilitating workshops on career-related subjects for students.
Typically, after graduation, almost 90% of Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s graduates have secured employment.