23 Career Resources at LaGuardia
IV. Career Resources at LaGuardia
Career Services is your main resource for all career-related services at LaGuardia. It offers resume reviews, interview preparation, career advisement, mentoring and networking opportunities, workshops, and assistance with finding internships and jobs.
Career Services Resources
Use the below resources to learn more about careers and industries.
- FOCUS 2 Career: Helps you assess your interests, values, and skills
Note: To set up a new Focus 2 Career account, you will need the access code: red hawk. If you have any trouble creating an account, contact the Career Services office at career@lagcc.cuny.edu or call (718) 482-5235.
- Career Coach: Offers information about careers connected to your major, and view local job demand and salary data
- Vault Intelligence: Industry guides, company rankings, and interview preparation resources
- Interstride: Career exploration, networking, and career resources for domestic and international students.
- Handshake: Search for jobs and internships
Additional Career Resources and Opportunities
Students can also use additional resources to explore career paths, job duties, salary ranges, and industry trends.
LaGuardia Career and Experiential Learning Resources
To learn more about experiential and global learning opportunities that connect classroom learning with direct experience, visit the Global and Experiential Learning webpage.
SOAR Experiential Learning Program
The SOAR Experiential Learning Program is a 12-week paid internship experience open to all majors interested in gaining professional experience. SOAR interns are supervised and supported by Career Services in building professional skills while in college. To learn more about SOAR and other career development opportunities, visit the Career Services for Students webpage.
Note: LaGuardia Humanitarian Initiative (LHI) internships are included under the SOAR Experiential Learning Program. Students interested in paid internship opportunities that support LHI’s goals should indicate their interest in LHI internships in question 13 of the SOAR application.
Additional Internship Opportunities
In addition to SOAR, students may explore CUNY-wide internship and career-building programs, such as:
ACCES Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
The ACCES Pre-ETS Program exists to ensure that students with disabilities have access to opportunities for meaningful and inclusive employment. The program provides academic and vocational support, and helps students to succeed in both school and the workplace.
Students are encouraged to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- 22 years old or under
- Have a disability that affects employment
- Does not have an open case with ACCES-VR
- Currently registered for classes at LaGuardia
Documentation of a disability is required, and may come in the form of a 504 plan, IEP, letter from a doctor, or other documentation from a medical/mental health professional.
Once enrolled in the program, students may use one or more of the following services:
- Job Exploration Counseling: Students work with a career advisor to identify their interests and strengths, explore career options, and find out what jobs may be the best fit.
- Work-Based Learning Experience: Students gain real-world experience through paid internships. The stipend for an internship is over $2500 when a student works the maximum number of allowable hours.
- Counseling on Opportunities for Enrollment: Students may opt for supplemental academic advising services, as well as guidance on future education/training opportunities.
- Workplace Readiness Training: Students develop essential skills to help them succeed in school and the workplace. They may receive assistance with time management, organization, social skills, resume writing, interviewing and more!
- Instruction in Self-Advocacy: Students are equipped to advocate for their needs in school and in the workplace (and life in general!) To sign up or learn more about ACCES Pre-ETS, students should complete the online interest form, stop by M-141 or call (718) 482-5446.
Learn More
To learn more about these tools and additional career resources, visit the Career Services for Students.
For additional assistance, schedule an appointment through EAB Navigate or email career@lagcc.cuny.edu
