Office of Talent Strategy

Pretty cool stuff!

Join Chad Loughrige of Capital University as he transforms a student mixing room into an Atmos mixing room using iLoud MTMs. bit.ly/capitaluniversitymtm

This three-week, no-cost program will get you job ready by cultivating
the technical and professional skills you’ll need to move into a rewarding
career with a long list of potential employers in pharmaceutical, food,
beauty, and personal care product manufacturing. You don't need
experience in this field to participate. We'll teach you everything you
need to know to be successful!

MMWS Earn-and-Learn Program Alumnus, Harvey West, says it best...

Be In Demand - Manufacturing Monday Graduates like Harvey West, Mechanical Engineering Technology AAS, launch careers in high-demand fields like Advanced Manufacturing before they even graduate...

There is still time to register for Columbus State's Automotive Technology Career Night! Attendees will be entered into a raffle to win Snap-On Tools. Register now: tinyurl.com/AutoTechCareerNight

Join us on March 24th from 6-8pm for Automotive Technology Career Night.

Join us to meet hiring representatives from Ricart, Byers, and Germain, and hear from Columbus State faculty about the Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate program. Enjoy refreshments, a tour of the year’s most technologically advanced vehicles, and a chance to win one of several Snap-On toolkits.

RSVP now at: https://cscc.edu/auto-fast-track

Attention students: Look your best when engaging with employers with the JC Penny Suit-Up Event in collaboration with Columbus State's Career Services Office.

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Join the growing number of professionals in the Data Analytics field! Classes begin February 3rd! To learn more visit cscc.edu/it-certificates

Don't wait - Register today!
www.cscc.edu/register

Our FSPA program recently made headlines in BizJournals. https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/09/21/nationwide-apprenticeship-program-diversity.html

Nationwide launches apprenticeship program to attract diverse workforce into financial services positions - Columbus Business First The program is bringing students from Columbus City Schools to Columbus State Community College to pursue their their degrees while they earn $18 per hour working part-time for Nationwide.

A testimonial from Alumni Garrett Braxton. If you are interested in starting or revitalizing your career in the IT field and earning your degree at the same time, the ITFA program may be for you. Learn more at CSCC.EDU/ITFA.

A testimonial from MMWS alumni, Seth King. To learn more about the Modern Manufacturing Work Study program, visit cscc.edu/manufacturing.

Manufacturing and Logistics Night is on October 26, 6-8PM. Register today at cscc.edu/manufacturing to learn more about Columbus State's Modern Manufacturing Work Study Program!

Join us for Technology Night on October 27, 6-8PM to learn more about the IT Flexible Apprenticeship Program. Register today at cscc.edu/ITFA

Wishing a happy FIRST DAY OF CLASSES to all of our Experiential Learning students! We are so excited that you decided to combine college & career in one of our unique programs! With any questions as you get started, don't hesitate to reach out or visit us at www.cscc.edu/eeel.

Columbus State's Network Intensive Cybersecurity course is designed to help you advance your Cyber career with SSCP Certification in just 8-weeks. Our next cohort begins September 14th visit www.cscc.edu/it-certificates to learn more and register.

Autumn registration for Columbus State's AWS Academy Cloud training courses is now open! Visit cscc.edu/AWSAcademy for enrollment and scholarship info.

IT Flexible Apprenticeship 2021 Cohort we are SO EXCITED to welcome you to the Program at Virtual Program Orientation on July 27th. We hope you enjoy your ITFA SWAG packs! Interested in learning more about the ITFA program? Visit www.cscc.edu/itfa

Autumn registration for Columbus State's IT Certificates is now open! Visit www.cscc.edu/it-certificates to learn more about our Data Analytics & Network Intensive Cybersecurity Certificates.

Come work with us! tinyurl.com/WorkWithEEEL

Tomorrow evening! All are welcome! Register to attend here: https://columbusstatecc.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/C7T04wax704m0x6702S7071.ssc

“I have really been impressed with the Modern Manufacturing Program, and Columbus State's dedication to their students. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, my work-study assignment ended prematurely. Leveraging the contacts I made during the prior year interview process, I was able to connect with another MMWS program employer. I am excited to say that I recently accepted a full-time offer of employment with this employer. Columbus State and the MMWS program played an essential role in jump-starting my career.”
To learn more about the Modern Manufacturing Work-Study please visit www.cscc.edu/manufacturing

“It was a smooth transition from high school to college and now I’m here. In the Modern Manufacturing Work-Study Program, I worked part-time making $18 an hour. Upon graduation, Honda offered me a full-time position as a robotics technician. Going forward, I will be continuing my education, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Miami University Middleton."
To learn about the Modern Manufacturing Work-Study please visit cscc.edu/manufacturing

STUDENT HIGHLIGHT: Diana Reyes
Diana went through ITFA and received an apprenticeship at State Auto. Moved to the USA and taught herself English. Passion for painting and art. She became a Lawyer in Columbia and began working with the Columbian government “In my job I was finding that in Columbia we had a lot of trouble with technology. It’s not like here where we have the best internet. In my office and my team in Columbia, we had a lot of technology trouble and as I would fix it, I realized I loved technology.” She came to the USA five years ago and started with nothing. A degree that didn’t transfer, no English other than how to say “hello and how are you.” She then did two years of community college in Boston where she learned English. Finally, she came to Columbus where she got connected with Columbus State where she finished her English courses and was given the opportunity to study IT. She decided on software development and then to pursue the ITFA program after hearing about it in class. In Columbia, during her first degree, she had no pursued an internship which hurt her when finding a job so she was determined to not make that mistake again. “This is an amazing opportunity; I have to be here.” “When you looking for a job, employers are looking for talent and experience. This program gives you both.”

STUDENT HIGHLIGHT: Jeanne Pierce
“My kids started going to college, I had gotten a divorce, and I needed to re-discover myself.” Jeanne Pierce became a product of self-reinvention as she dove wholeheartedly into Columbus State’s IT Flexible Apprenticeship Program. She remarks, “The IT Flexible Apprenticeship team held my hand and reminded me that even though I had taken many years off to raise my children, I still had A LOT to offer. They helped me build my confidence both professionally and in the IT Field. Now, I am working as an apprentice at State Auto while I earn my Software Development, A.A.S.” Set to graduate in 2021, Jeanne will leave the program with a degree in hand, nearly one-year of professional IT work experience and a solid foundation for achieving her career goals."

STUDENT HIGHLIGHT: Khalida Menguellati
Shortly after arriving in the U.S. nearly 10 years ago from her home country of Algeria, Khalida Menguellati quickly began to craft a vision for her future in Information Technology. With an existing academic foundation which included a bachelor’s degree in business, Khalida sought out Columbus State Community College (CSCC) as a place to continue her education. After selecting the Software Developer AAS program, Khalida was off and running in pursuit of her future career goals. At the mid-way point in the program, Khalida had the opportunity to learn more about the IT Flexible Apprenticeship program, a DOL-funded offering of CSCC. Through that program and outcomes of a competitive interview process, Khalida landed an Apprenticeship with State Auto, an insurance company with its corporate HQ in Columbus, OH. Gaining experience in the Agile application development methodology and other fundamental programming languages, Khalida worked 20-24+ hours a week during her nearly 9-month paid Apprenticeship. Disappointed to learn that she would not be retained as a full-time employee following her Apprenticeship, Khalida quickly turned her attention to continuing to develop her skill set and leverage her Apprenticeship as a catalyst to full-time employment. Her efforts included and were not limited to enrolling in a bachelor’s program at Western Governors University and joining meet-up groups to build her professional network and technical ability which included taking it upon herself to learn React. All the while, she continued to apply for and pursue different employment opportunities. After about 9 months, her efforts were rewarded with 2 full-time offers. One was for a full-time, permanent position, the other a full-time contract opportunity. Khalida’s hard work, perseverance, resilience, and participation in the Columbus State IT Flexible Apprenticeship program have all contributed to her current and future success.

The Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship program is officially up-and-running! Students, Erice Bonner and Brian Ferguson started their program journey at Nationwide TODAY!
Are you a senior at Linden McKinley or Northland High School? This program is for you! Learn more by visiting www.cscc.edu/fspa

Yesterday, Columbus State held its 32nd annual Women's HERstory Celebration & Awards. Special congrats to two outstanding women leaders within the Partnerships & Programs division - they work each and every day to make Columbus State an amazing place for students, their colleagues, and the overall central Ohio community!

Our next Career Mentorship Spotlight is CamilleMarie! She is another amazing student who is balancing high school courses while taking her college courses! CamilleMarie is paired with an IT Consultant who is helping her learn the ropes for her future as a software developer. CamilleMarie we are so proud of all of your hard work in the Career Mentorship Program this year! You are amazing and we look forward to continuing to cheer on your career success!

Starting over in 2021: tips for finding and landing a new job Over the last year, during the pandemic, many people have found themselves at a career crossroads for one reason or another.

Suit Up! ALL Columbus State Community College alumni and current students including College Credit Plus students are welcome!

Are you in need of professional attire at a fraction of the cost? Participate in our Spring ONLINE JCPenney Suit-Up Event beginning on Friday, February 26th through Sunday, February 28th!
Career Services is partnering again with JCPenney Polaris for an exclusive online shopping event for career-ready attire at an additional 30% off store sales prices.

The website link is: https://buff.ly/3381fDP
To receive the coupon code, you will need to text COUGARS to 67292 1-2 days prior to the event. By signing up, you will receive a reminder to do this prior to the event!

Download the JCPenney's Mobile APP and start earning $10 in rewards!

Experiential Learning at Columbus State updated their website address.