Career Coaching

Career coaches at Drake State offer the following services:

Students

  • College and career planning assistance
  • College application assistance
  • Assessments: skills, interests, and confidence analysis
  • Effective KUDER or Naviance system use
  • Resume and interview preparation
  • Study skills and time management skills
  • Career cluster education
  • Coordinate campus tours
  • Share information on dual enrollment, college entry, and college transfers
  • Provide current education and industry trend information

Adults

  • College and career planning assistance
  • Career change or displaced worker planning assistance and resources
  • Assessments: skills, interests, and confidence analysis
  • Effective KUDER or Naviance system use
  • Resume and interview preparation
  • Career cluster education
  • Identifying, setting goals and path to reach
  • Providing valuable job search tools, resources, and information
  • Provide current education and industry trend information
  • Research on careers, including skills, education, salary, and job expectations

School systems, employers, and resources agencies

  • Work with school systems on best ways to assist faculty, staff, and students with education and career planning
  • Represent Drake State at outreach events, such as career fairs and community events
  • Network with employers to forge partnerships that help fill employment gaps
  • Provide coaching services to employees, displaced workers, or resources agencies at no charge
  • Maintain current education and industry knowledge, especially within the local workforce

Resume and Interviewing

High School and College Writing

College Program of Study

Community

College and Career Planning

Test Prep

Note: If you’re pursuing coaching or advising independently, be aware of fees and check to ensure the advisor has appropriate credentials.

QUESTIONS?

Career Coaching Services

Karen Ray
karen.ray@drakestate.edu

3421 Meridian Street North
Huntsville, AL 35811
256-539-8161

College operating hours
M - TH 8:00am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm

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