Gizette Segura / Roundup
Students will have the opportunity to discover the array of majors and programs Pierce College offers at the first “Meet Your Major” career fair Oct. 22.
Students who are having trouble choosing a career will be able to learn, research and find information about possible major options from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. on the south end of the Mall, near the Victory Lot.
Joanna Zimring Towne, counselor and career center coordinator, said Pierce counselors often get visits from students who do not know what major or career to pursue.
“It’s a great opportunity for them to talk to faculty directly and learn about the different programs that are offered here at Pierce,” Zimring Towne said.
The event is designed to help students discover possible major options and career choices, in addition to career outlets.
“It’s good for everybody,” Zimring Towne said. “For students who are either choosing between majors, or students who just have no idea, and even students who think they know what they want to do.
The vast majority of departments will be participating by offering information about available programs.
“Hopefully it will open their eyes to the different opportunities available to them,” Zimring Towne said.
Because of the limited counselors, not all students are able to get one-on-one feedback.
Counselors present at the event will be able to give students some resources to help narrow down possible options. The student can then make an appointment to meet with a counselor for further discussion.
“They may not be able to leave the fair knowing exactly what they need to do, but they will leave the fair knowing how to find out what they need to do,” Zimring Towne said. “What their next step should be, and where they can go for more information.”
Zimring Towne explained why there will not be any career workshops available due to the insufficient staff and funds.
“Definitely starting next semester we are going to have workshops
available to students in terms of networking, resume writing, and career exploration,” she said.
Students attending the fair can expect a variety of career options and a chance to discover the many opportunities a major can offer.
“We are really trying to improve the career services available to students, so this is part of that initiative. We are hoping to make it an annual event if it goes well,” Zimring Towne said.
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