A Career Centre's Community Connection

Abstract

The ever changing nature of today's workplace means that career planning and management does not end when individuals complete their formal education. People outside formal school settings where guidance and careers counsellors are available, often look for places in the community where they can receive further assistance with their career development concerns. The Career Center at Florida State University has long had a commitment to assisting members of the local community who need career services. This case study report describes the rationale for those services, the types of services provided, staffing patterns, and shares the pros and cons of this type of community outreach.