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Career Center

The Career Center is your one-stop resource for career and employment services, where you can receive one-on-one coaching for any phase of your career path. Whether you are just getting started or want to make a change, we can help you choose a program, develop a plan, and find your dream job.

Program and Career Exploration Resources

  • Career Coach: Take a career assessment and explore programs and jobs
  • SkillsMatch: Identify your skills and explore career and educational options
  • What Can I Do With This Major: Explore majors, learn about typical career areas and employers that hire in these fields

Employment Resources

College Success and Career Workshops

For more information, visit the College Success and Career Workshops webpage.

For free interview, resume and networking workshops visit WorkSource Oregon Workshops.

Career and Life-Planning Classes

HD-140 Career Exploration (3 credits)

Students use information about themselves (values, interests, personality and skills) and information about the world of work (career and industries) to make long-term career decisions.

Life and Career Options Program (LCOP) (6 credits)

If you're an adult student at CCC experiencing the challenges of a major life transition like divorce or loss of employment, the Life and Career Options Program (LCOP) at CCC can provide you both support, confidence and life skills. Learn more on the Life and Career Options Program webpage.

First-Year Experience (FYE) (2-4 credits)

The trio of First-Year Experience (FYE) classes are designed to guide students through their first year of college and are all helpful for anyone who is adjusting to a new transition in life and wants help with their educational or professional development. Learn more on the First-Year Experience webpage.

Finding a Job

Related Departments

Additional Career Resources

Resources for Employers and Local Businesses

Meet students at a career fair
Host an on-campus recruiting event
Hire a student intern
Post jobs and internships
Connections with Business and Industry

Meet the Team

Rebecca Hufford

Career Services Specialist

Rebecca joins the Career Center to assist and support students, alumni and community members with determining a desirable career path. She helps students find opportunities at CCC, including finding a job in their career fields or getting help paying for school.

Rebecca started her own journey in education as a high school CTE teacher. As a marketing teacher, she taught her students the importance of a well written resume, along with marketing, management and business law. While teaching, she expanded her skills by becoming a certified coach. Later, she helped individuals find employment and coached them in interviewing and resume writing. She has worked at Portland Community College as a CTE/Perkins specialist, assisting high school teachers in developing and renewing their CTE programs of study. She also teaches and trains adults in various subjects. She is excited to help the CCC community with their career questions and needs.

Rebecca earned her bachelor's degree in psychology and gerontology at San Francisco State. She continued her education at PSU where she earned a Masters of Public Administration – Health Administration. When she decided to become a teacher, she earned a second master's degree in teaching from Pacific University. Rebecca is passionate about equity and accessibility for all. In her spare time, she reads, takes or teaches classes, and enjoys time with her family, friends and pets.

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