Center for Career Development

The Center for Career Development (CCD) supports and empowers students and alumni to make important decisions that integrate academic studies and life experiences with career planning. Students and alumni are provided with individualized counseling, on-line resources and experiential opportunities to explore all aspects of their career development. In addition to administering the University’s Internship and Student Employment Programs, the Center for Career Development provides a wide range of services that include self-assessment, career exploration, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills training, and job search strategies. Career Fairs, Workshops, In class presentations, Networking and Employer Events are offered throughout the year to assist students and alumni as they explore career options and prepare for the job search process. The Center for Career Development maintains an ongoing relationship with over 350 employer partners throughout the Tri-state area who recruit students and alumni on campus and by posting jobs and internship opportunities on our online Career platform, Handshake.

Key services provided include:

• Individualized conversations with a professional career counselor to assist with selecting a major and researching careers, industries and jobs.
• Assistance with writing resumes and cover letters, interviewing skills, internship/job search, professional correspondence and other career-related strategies.
• Career exploration through online resources, networking events, and job shadowing.
• Resources to assist in all aspects of career development.
• Professional development events for networking, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
• Internship and full-time job opportunities at job fairs and through online postings.
• Student employment opportunities including Federal Work Study and campus employment.
• Post-graduation planning for graduate school or employment.
• Online resources, job and internship opportunities and event information can be found on our online job platform, Handshake, at https://mville.joinhandshake.com/

The office is located in Reid Castle, Ground Floor. Visit the office, call at 914-323-5484 or e-mail careers@mville.edu for more information or to make an appointment with a counselor.