Welcome to El Centro College Career Services
We help students and alumni launch their career through career exploration, job search assistance and placement services.
Choosing a Career
- Career Information
- El Centro College has a large selection of Career Exploration tools in the Library
- Career Counseling and Academic Advising
- Career Counseling is available to help you make the initial choices for your career and guidance to prepare your degree plan.
- Degrees and Certificates Offered
- Check our catalog for current program offerings.
- Admissions
- Apply for Admission and file your Degree Plan with our Admissions Office.
Searching for a Job
- Career Exploration Course
- Our Career Exploration Course - HDEV 1310 - helps you make your final career choice and to prepare for the job search.
- Preparing for the Interview
- Tools for your job search are provided individually or in workshops which help you to: prepare your resume, network and find the hidden job market, dress appropriately, and interview like a pro.
Searching for that Perfect Job to Stay in School
We offer several Job Search tools.
- Job Bank Lab
- Our Career Services is well equipped for job searches.
- Job Listings
- El Centro participates in the DCCCD Job Listing Service which lists hundreds of jobs with Dallas area employers wanting to hire students.
- Help Wanted Series
- Some employers come on campus to fill immediate job openings.
- Career Fairs
- Career Fairs are offered both Spring and Fall and are more than just another Job Fair. Students have the opportunity to prepare for the job fair using the services listed above.
Searching for that Professional Job Related to Your Education
The Professional Employment Program is designed to connect you with employers that need your advanced skills.
Employers with Vacancies
- Listing Your Vacancies - Job Listing Service
- El Centro participates in the DCCCD Job Listing Service which lists hundreds of jobs from Dallas area employers wanting to hire students and graduates. List your vacancy with us.
- Recruiting on Campus - Help Wanted Series
- Come to our campus to recruit our students. We will provide you with a table in our high traffic Student Center and advertise your visit throughout the campus so you can talk directly to students. There is no need to wait for the Spring or Fall Job Fair.
- Job Fairs
- Two Job Fairs are held each year, one in the Fall and the other in the Spring. Even though a student can earn a certificate at anytime, our Fall Job Fair is designed to help students who need part-time or evening jobs that are related to their program of study, while in school. Our Spring Job Fair is held just before graduation and focuses on graduates seeking full-time professional positions. Both are open to the public.
- Professional Employment for Program Completers
- Find qualified Graduates/Program Completers to fill your need for trained high skill workers.
Career Services: 214.860.2066