Career Services
Phone: 229-333-2120 or 229-333-2121
Fax: 229-333-2153
Email: jobplacement@valdostatech.edu
Valdosta Technical College is "The Job School" because we train students for entry-level employment, advancement and lifelong learning, and then help students find suitable employment. The Career Services office is committed to assisting current and former students in finding meaningful work by providing students with job leads, job search skills, seminars, job fairs, and much more. The Career Services staff cannot guarantee jobs for students but will gladly partner with students to help them experience success in their job search.
Job Openings
Students/Graduates
Job openings are posted on the Job Board on main campus and on
the web at http://www.valdostatech.edu/jobs/joblisting.html.
Job seekers are encouraged to check the Job Board daily for updates
and contact Career Services with specific job numbers for referrals
to jobs for which they are qualified.
Students/graduates will need to complete an application for Career Services prior to receiving job referrals. An electronic application is here and a printable version is here. The electronic version will be submitted automatically to Career Services. A printed application can be returned to the Career Services office in person or by fax. Once you have completed an application, please contact the office to obtain job referrals.
For those interested in working at Valdosta Tech, applications may be completed online at https://www.easyhrweb.com/JC_Valdosta/Job%20Listings/JobListings.aspx when they become available.
Employers
Employers wishing to post a job may complete and return a job order form by fax at 229-333-2153, by email at jobplacement@valdostatech.edu, by phone at 229-333-2120, or on the main campus in Room 110. By posting a job with Valdosta Tech, employers understand and agree to uphold the following Equal Opportunity statement:
As set forth in its student catalog, Valdosta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Any violation or questions should be directed to Keren Wynn, VP for Administrative Services, Title IX Coordinator, Building 500, Office 535, 4089 Val Tech Rd, Valdosta, GA 31602, or call (229) 333-2103; or Shalonda Sanders, Human Resources Director, Building 100, Office 114, 4089 Val Tech Rd, Valdosta, GA 31602, or call (229) 333-5356; or Charlotte Hesters, Director of Admissions, ADA & Section 504 Coordinator, Building 100, Room 106, 4089 Val Tech Rd, Valdosta, GA 31602, or call (229) 259-5195. Telephone numbers are accessible to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing through the Georgia Relay by dialing 711 or 1-800-255-0056 from a TTY/TDD.
The Technical College System of Georgia guarantees employers that graduates of state technical institutes shall possess the skills and knowledge prescribed by the state curriculum standards. If, within two years of graduation, a graduate or the employer is convinced that the employee is not competent in an area of training required by the state curriculum standards, the graduate will be retrained by any technical institute with no charge to the student or the employer.
Job Search Skills
The following resources are provided to help self-directed job seekers:
- Job Search Success
- Developing Your
Resume
- Cover Letters
- References
- Interviews
- Thank You Letters
- Resignation Letters
- Job Success
and Promotion
The Career Services office can also provide individualized assistance at the request of the student.
Seminars and Job Fairs
The Career Services office offers seminars and other assistance on topics such as interviewing, resumes, handling difficult situations such as frequent job changes and background checks, and job success skills. In addition, students can network with employers and apply for jobs during job fairs held on campus each year.
For information updated weekly about other events offered by Valdosta Technical College, go to http://www.valdostatech.edu/.
Placement Questionnaire and Evaluation
We appreciate your response to our Placement Questionnaire and Evaluation Survey.
Additional Links
Additional resources on job openings, interviewing skills, wages, and education can be found on the following sites:
Remember to also check with your local Chamber of Commerce and other community resources, network with people you know, make face-to-face contact with employers when possible, and check the websites for companies in which you wish to work. |
