Life is pretty unpredictable right now, but there’s one thing you can definitely count on: FRCC is still offering a full slate of classes. And while many classes are online, other classes are available on campus. If you like the sound of that—and you like learning by doing— you might want to explore some of […]
Some students come to college with a specific major and/or career path in mind. But for the many students who don’t know exactly what they want to study, FRCC has created a new way to help them to find their path. The college is focused on building communities on each of our campuses that: Bring […]
Whether you’re graduating from college soon or want to nab the perfect internship, it’s always a good idea to have a solid résumé tuned up and ready to go when opportunity strikes! But where do you start? First and foremost, pay the career center at your college a visit. Here at FRCC, our career services […]
Your time in college is meant to prepare you for your future career. No matter what field you’re in, there’s one building block that’s critically important as you progress throughout your career—your professional network. As you work, you’ll make lots of new connections with colleagues, bosses, mentors, and others—and those relationships will benefit you in […]
You’ve probably heard before that getting an internship during college is a fantastic way to strengthen your résumé, test out an industry or job (before you take the full plunge after college), and get a foot in the door at a great company. All true! An internship will expose you to a professional situation, allowing […]
The short answer: Go to school. The longer answer takes some explaining. A recent report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce finds that there are “good jobs” for people with a high school diploma, some college, an associate degree, or a bachelor’s degree. But not all “good jobs” — $35,000 a […]
Some people go to college to launch their careers. Others go back to college to hit the reset button. Maybe you’ve been in a career for a long time and have burned out. Or maybe you just want to pivot into a related position or field, and figure that additional education will help you make […]
You have often heard the drumbeat: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs. What might set you apart in your job search is a companion drumbeat that’s getting louder by the day: Skills, Skills, Skills. With the unemployment rate in late 2017 at 2.9 percent in Colorado and 4.1 percent nationally, employers are challenged in finding the right people […]
