Upcoming Events and Hot Job Alerts

Register for Career Connections' workshops and recruitment events on our Handshake software platform:

  1. Log in to MyCCP
  2. Click on the Student Tab at the top of the page
  3. On the left-hand side of the page click on Career Connections and then click on Handshake

On-Campus Recruitment Preparation Tips

  • Log in to Handshake to schedule an appointment with a member of the Career Connections Department to get your résumé ready. Check out our walk-in hours or schedule an appointment with a Career Connections team member.
  • Check out our calendar of events below or via Handshake. Different employers will be on campus weekly, and be on the lookout for the 'NOW Hiring' banners.
  • Research the companies that interest you. Be prepared to ask at least three questions of the company recruiter by conducting some research on the company and their job/internship opportunities.  
  • Log in to Big Interview to review industry specific questions.
  • Create an action plan. A little preparation can go a long way!

Contact us if you have any questions.

Spring 2024 Events

Craft your professional love story with Career Connections! Join us for a series of engaging career readiness workshops designed to empower and guide you to career success. Build your career narrative and create connections that last a lifetime as you discover the tools and resources that will help shape your professional journey.

Tuesday, February 13

Career Connections and Me | Virtual | 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Join us for a career readiness workshop with a Valentine's Day theme. Explore our three career readiness online software tools that will prepare, empower and connect you to the world of work. Fall in love with the exciting campus recruitment events featuring our employer partners, and embrace the opportunities offered by our department's career readiness events. Connect with our staff and let us help make your career dreams a reality!

Wednesday, February 14

Career Cupid Meet and Greet | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Room BG-24 | Register

Join us for an enchanting meet and greet where love meets career aspirations! Join us for games, prizes and snacks as we introduce you to the Career Connections department:

  • Be charmed by our vibrant and customer-focused staff, including our new pathway coordinators, who are dedicated to providing guidance and career-readiness support tailored to your academic major and career goals
  • Discover the magic of our three software toolsHandshake, Big Interview and Pathful Explore
  • Fall in love with the diverse array of employer partners specifically recruiting and hiring CCP students and alumnioffering opportunities with sustainable wages
  • Explore the enchanting Career Threads Closet filled with FREE professional clothing
  • Immerse yourself in a variety of programs and events tailored to support your unique career path, and much more

Don't miss this chance to let Career Cupid guide you toward a future filled with professional success and fulfillment.

Thursday, February 15

Heart to Hired: Crafting an Interview-generating Résumé | Virtual | 1 p.m. | Register

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, join us for a career readiness workshop tailored to you! Uncover the secrets of creating a résumé only opens doors and connects you to exciting new opportunities. This workshop is designed to empower you with strategies to transform your résumé and set you up for success. Throughout the session, you will:

  • Explore the key components of crafting a standout résumé that captures attention
  • Learn how to navigate Handshake's résumé resources, including industry-standard professional résumé templates
  • Discover the art of writing a compelling professional summary statement that leaves a lasting impression
  • Master the skill of creating effective bullet points tailored to align with the opportunities you're preparing for

By the end of this workshop, you'll be equipped with the tools and knowledge to infuse your résumé with personality and professionalism, making it an irresistible candidate in the eyes of potential employers. Let's make your career journey a love story worth telling.

Hot Job Alerts

“Experience is Everything” campus recruitment event with Campaign for Working Families (CWF).

Campaign for Working Families is actively hiring highly motivated and dedicated Community College of Philadelphia Students and Alumni to fill their PAID Tax Associate Internship positions that will begin mid-January 2024 to April 19, 2024. Tax Associate Interns will be engaged in various roles including Tax Preparation, Quality Reviewer, Operations and Administrative Support. All students and alumni are encouraged to apply regardless of their major because CWF offers a rich, multifaceted experience that enrich students’ academic and career journey. The hourly rate for each intern is $15 with a guarantee of 12 hours per week.

Campaign for Working Families will participate in 2 virtual Hot Job Alert Zoom Sessions

During the Hot Job Alert Zoom sessions, CWF will review in detail the key responsibilities of a Tax Associate Intern. They will discuss the knowledge, skills, and abilities a prospective intern should possess, which will be crucial to highlight in one’s resume prior to applying. In addition, they will speak to the benefits of their internship program

Interested students and alumni will be asked to submit a RESUME through Handshake by 12:00pm on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. CWF will then review ALL resumes and CONTACT SELECTED students/alumni by end of day, December 6th, to participate in a one-on-one On-Campus Interview on Friday, December 8, 2023, 12:00pm-3:00pm at Main Campus in the Center for Business & Industry Building, C1-34.

Don’t Miss Out! Register in Advance.

Lion's Pathway Job Shadowing Program

This new job shadowing program is designed to provide students within each guided pathway a hands-on opportunity to explore their career interests beyond the classroom. Participants will gain real-life insight into different occupations and professional work environments with the chance to make meaningful connections with staff that could yield access to future opportunities. During a unique, one-day experience, participants will shadow professionals during a shift, learn the pros and cons of the job, and gather tips about the application and recruitment process. Job shadowing opportunities will take place on March 6, 2024.

Students from the following pathways are invited to participate in the first cohort:  Science and Technology; Design, Construction and Transportation; Liberal Arts and Communications; and Education and Human Services.

Interested? Complete the online application between October 30 and December 1, 2023. Applications will be reviewed by the Career Connections team and students will be matched with a worksite in early February. If an application is not approved for the program, Career Connections will assist the applicant in finding other career resources. Accepted students will be required to attend a mandatory orientation session and provide their own transportation to and from the worksite.

For questions, please reach out to Dr. Michelle Talbert-Horsey at mtalberthorsey@ccp.edu or Sharon Williams at sewilliams@ccp.edu.

Our Employers

Since March 2020, we have held over 40 Hot Job Alert Zoom Sessions and hosted over 400 students and alumni. Log into Handshake to check out the recruitment events we have lined up over the next few months.

Each year, employers participate in our on-campus recruiting, campus tabling, career fairs and various networking events and workshops and you will still be able to access these recruitment events and activities, virtually

The Career Connections Department have actively engaged employers who are looking to hire CCP students throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. Below is a list of some of the employers who have participated in our events over the past year:

  • Advanced Dentistry of Center City
  • American Heritage Credit Union
  • Ann's Choice Retirement Community
  • Bayada Home Health Care
  • BMW North America (rpc)
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia
  • Brooke Glen Behavioral Health
  • C & R Building Supply
  • Center City District
  • ChildCare Careers
  • Children's Dental Health
  • Children's Dental Management
  • Children's Village
  • Cintas Corporation
  • City Year
  • College Nannies, Sitters + Tutors of Greater Philadelphia
  • Community College of Philadelphia Child Development Center
  • Delaware Department of Correction
  • EducationWorks
  • Express Employment Professionals-Center City
  • Family Practice and Counseling Network
  • Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores
  • First Quality Retail Services
  • FLTC/ Philadelphia Nursing Home
  • Fulton Bank
  • Giant Direct
  • Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc.
  • Greater Philadelphia YMCA
  • Kelly Education
  • KenCrest
  • Kensington Management Services Inc.
  • Little Kicks Soccer
  • Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia
  • Lowe's Home Improvement
  • Mel's Butter Blends
  • Monarch Staffing
  • New Castle County Police Department
  • Open Systems Healthcare
  • Open Systems Healthcare, Behavioral Health
  • Oxford Circle CCDA Summer Camp
  • Pampering Plus
  • PennDOT (Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation)
  • Philadelphia Works
  • Premium Retail Services
  • Primera Engineers
  • Redeemer Health
  • Resources for Human Development-IBHS Program
  • Rite Aid
  • SeaWorld/Sesame Place
  • Sesame Rockwood Camps
  • Speedway, LLC
  • SPIN
  • Supportive Behavioral Resources
  • Synergy HomeCare
  • Visiting Nurse Group