The Center for Career and Civic Engagement is home to three distinctive programs:  Career Development, Service Learning, and Volunteer and Community Service.  This office provides students with a comprehensive approach to career preparation, professional development, personal growth, and service to the community, with experiential learning as a key component. 

Career Development

   Career Development includes the exploration of career options and job search strategies.  Services offered to assist students with their career development include career assessment tools (Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator), career counseling, and a career library.  Students are also encouraged to take advantage of a variety of workshops and professional development activities including:  resume writing, mock interviews, networking techniques, business and dining etiquette, and career fairs. EAGLElink is Winthrop University’s online job search engine for jobs, co-ops, internships, and volunteer opportunities.  Career Development is located on the first floor of the Crawford building. 

Service Learning

   Service Learning is an opportunity for students to participate in organized community service that addresses local needs while developing the student’s academic skills, sense of civic responsibility, and commitment to the community.  The Program Director assists faculty with service learning curriculum, both in and out of the classroom, as well as assists students in developing national and global service learning placements, in conjunction with Career Development.  This program also coordinates the Close Scholars and is located on the first floor of the Crawford building. 

Volunteer and Community Service Programs

   Volunteer and Community Service programs serves as a clearinghouse for community service opportunities, acting as a resource for students, faculty, staff and service agencies in the community.  The Program Director coordinates America Reads and Counts Challenge program, Winthrop Homework Clinic, SOAR (Serving Others and Reflecting) and many other service activities.  Students are encouraged to stop by Dinkins 120 to learn about volunteer opportunities in which they can become involved.