and So Much More.
James Shiver – Manager, Center for Career Planning and Workforce Strategies
Student Career Center
Advice on Professional Growth and Development
With Trident, you’ll earn your degree and so much more. Our virtual Center for Career Planning and Workforce Strategies will help you take learning and leadership to the next level. We provide online tools and resources designed to assist you in career planning, and job search.
Trident University does not provide placement services for students or graduates. Trident cannot and does not guarantee that students or graduates will be placed in any particular position or place of employment. However, with hard work and our online tools and resources, you can identify ways to thoughtfully and successfully employ the skills and knowledge gained throughout your educational journey at Trident University.
How We Can Help – Schedule an Appointment
Trident endeavors to provide students and alumni with virtual resources, guidance and support to help inform and empower them to direct the course of their professional goals. The Center for Career Planning and Workforce Strategies will serve as a collaborative resource with students, alumni, staff, faculty and the community in identifying opportunities for career and personal growth that require application of the unique skillsets of our students and alumni in ways that maximize their contributions to their employers and to their community.
Our goal is to provide high quality, relevant virtual resources and tools to assist Trident students and alumni worldwide with career planning and job search. Our services are designed to enhance your ability to:
- Determine a career path that best aligns with your unique goals.
- Seek new employment, advance your position, or more effectively manage challenges in your current career.
- Transition to a new career field, including military students who are transitioning to civilian work.
- Conduct job search tasks and access career development online resources through AlumniFire and CareerOneStop. Capabilities include:
- Career planning
- Resume development
- Industry research
- Job search
- Alumni networking
- Many other features!
Guided by the NACE Principles for Career Services Professionals
Integrity
We operate with strict adherence to our university’s code of ethics and ensure the utmost honest, straightforward, relevant communication with all those we serve.
Connection
We know that it is sometimes difficult to “feel” great service and connection from a virtual resource. We strive to provide helpful tools and resources to help maximize your potential.
Relevant
We know there is a myriad of career information on the Internet, so we strive to ensure the service, resources, and information we provide are relevant.
Innovation
The world of work is changing and the job seeker must change tactics along with it. We seek innovative ways to assist our students and alumni in preparing for and advancing their careers.
Trust
We operate with strict adherence to our university’s code of ethics and ensure the utmost honest, straightforward, relevant communication with all those we serve.
Respect
We operate with strict adherence to our university’s code of ethics and ensure the utmost honest, straightforward, relevant communication with all those we serve.
Career Center Webinar Wednesdays
The Center for Career Planning and Workforce Strategies is pleased to offer a range of webinars covering job search skills, career development and transition. Presented by Career Center and Marketing staff, Faculty, Employers, and Industry Specialists, this growing series of webinars covers topics such as resume development, interviewing, salary negotiation, career transition, assessment, selecting a career field, and what it’s like to work in various industries or for specific employers, – and more!
Career Center webinars are routinely conducted on the second Wednesday of each month and are open to students and alumni. Additionally, all career services virtual events are open to members of our military community, to include Active, Reserve, National Guard, Dependents, and Veterans.
Learn More About Our Alumni Network
When you pursue your education online with Trident, you’ll have access to an array of student services through our Career Center. Many of these resources are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the AlumniFire and CareerOneStop platforms in MyTLC. Student support services include career search tools, virtual events and resources, mentorship opportunities, and others.
The Center for Career Planning and Workforce Strategies provide a variety of helpful virtual services related to career planning and employment readiness. Career services tools offered to students and alumni include:
- Career Exploration
- Certification Exam Guidance
- Job Search Resources
- Resume Review
- Interview Preparation Tools
- and other resources…
Individual appointments can be scheduled by calling 866-492-9008 or emailing trident4careers@trident.edu.
Trident's Center for Career Planning & Workforce Strategies provides a variety of virtual career events on an ongoing basis to support our students and alumni. These virtual events consist of Employer Information Sessions, employer discussion panels, Career Center webinars, career workshops, and other events. As an example, our long-running monthly webinar series “Webinar Wednesday,” has included over 100 career focused webinars featuring the U.S. Department of State, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Customs and Border Protection, Amazon, USAA, and others. For information about upcoming events, please visit our Career Center webpage or review the MyTLC News section in the student portal.
Trident's Center for Career Planning & Workforce Strategies shares information on companies offering employment opportunities through our Employer Information Sessions, AlumniFire Job Board, and other Career Center resources. Through the AlumniFire Job Board, students can search career opportunities posted by both employers and Trident Alums who work with various employers.
Trident University has thousands of distinguished graduates. Many of them want to give back, share their own unique experiences, and "pay it forward" by connecting with current students. The Center for Career Planning & Workforce Strategies and our Alumni Association can assist in connecting you with fellow alums and mentors through the AlumniFire platform. These outstanding alumni are available to inspire, motivate, and support your career transition or advancement journey.
