Career Services

Guide. Empower. Employ.

Welcome to Career Services — your partner in academic, career, and personal success.

Whether you are exploring career options, preparing for internships, building your resume and professional skills, or getting ready to enter the workforce, our team is here to support you every step of the way. We help students and alumni discover their strengths, build professional skills, and find meaningful opportunities. Through one-on-one guidance, workshops, employer connections, and hands-on learning experiences, we help you turn your education into a career.

Career Services is here to help you succeed in school, work, and life. We are committed to helping you feel confident, prepared, and supported as you move from college to career.

Meet Your Career Services Team

Dr. Leaf Jeffery

Career Services

Monica Parra

Career Services

How We Support You

Career Exploration & Planning: Discover career pathways aligned with your goals, interests, and strengths.
Resume & Cover Letter Development: Build professional documents that effectively highlight your experience and accomplishments.
Interview Preparation: Gain confidence through mock interviews, coaching, and personalized feedback.
Internship & Job Search Assistance: Access employment opportunities, networking events, career fairs, and employer partnerships.
Professional Development: Strengthen leadership, communication, networking, and workplace readiness skills.
Student Success Support: Receive guidance designed to help you navigate your academic and professional journey with confidence and purpose.

Not sure what career path is right for you? You are not alone.

Career Exploration services are designed to help first-year and undecided students discover their interests, strengths, values, and goals while exploring academic and career pathways with confidence. Through personalized guidance, assessments, workshops, and one-on-one support, students can begin building a meaningful educational and career plan aligned with their future aspirations.

Your journey starts with exploration and we are here to help you navigate every step!

Step 1: Start exploring careers that match the lifestyle you want with Reality Check: https://educationquest.org/myeducationquest/reality-check/

Step 2: Learn more about careers that match your interests with My Next Move: https://www.mynextmove.org/

Step 3: Make an appointment! We would love to help you explore careers, choose a program of study, and prepare for your next job. Scheduler link

Step 4: Connect with employers and search for opportunities through Maricopa Pipeline: https://mcccd.pipelineaz.com/sign_in

Industry Partners:

Maricopa Pipeline/Simplicity
Job postings, on-campus recruiting
Career fairs
Internships/Externships/Apprenticeship
Indeed Job Search Academy:
- URL: https://go.indeed.com/JobSearchAcademy-GateWayCC
- Short description: Free, self-paced modules covering job search skills, resumes, interviewing, and career development
- Marketing request: 1) GWCC Marketing Request Form, 2) Select website update, 3) Provide: Page URL, Exact placement (e.g., Under Career Resources - External Tools), The link title, URL, and description, Any formatting preferences (button, hyperlink, resource tile).
- EXAMPLE of website link on District Career Services page: https://www.indeed.com/job-search-services/job-search-academy-maricopa-com munity-college-district?hl=en%3Ffrom%3Djobseeker_marketing_partner#hl=en

Community Partners:

Service Learning
Volunteer Opportunities

Career Services remains a resource even after graduation. Alumni can connect with our team for continued support with career planning, resume development, interview preparation, job search strategies, and professional growth. We are committed to supporting your transition from college to career and beyond. As part of our commitment to your success, Career Services also tracks first destination outcomes to better understand graduates’ employment, continuing education, military service, and other career paths after completion. This information helps us celebrate alumni achievements, strengthen partnerships with employers interested in hiring GateWay alumni, and continue improving opportunities for future students.

Alumni Relations

First Destination Survey