Date: Oct. 11, 2011
Contact: Carol Connelly, Director, Media & Communication Services, ext. 5267, cconnelly@pnc.edu

PNC – Porter County Offers Discover Career Counseling Program

WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central – Porter County will offer the Discover Career Counseling Program, a free personalized service that will help individuals learn more about occupations and college majors that match their personal interests, abilities and values.

Workshops will be offered on Oct. 26 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Nov.14, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; and on Dec. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. The workshops are free but registration is required.

Discover will help define goals and give guidance in choosing a college major or making a career choice and can also assist people making a career change. It features eight categories of information covering more than 500 occupations and six categories of information about college majors that prepare for these occupations.

Discover also provides instruction in writing a cover letter and resume, interviewing techniques and website access to internship opportunities. It is a valuable resource that provides connections to numerous career websites, allowing the user to make informed decisions about their future.

PNC – Porter County is located at 600 Vale Park Road , Valparaiso . The workshops will meet in the Graduate Building, Room 20. To register for a workshop or to obtain further information about the Discover Career Counseling Program, contact Deb Kohler at 219-531-6500, or email aburke@pnc.edu. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Kohler.