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 Job Placement/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 seekers who have not enrolled in a credit program at Valdosta Tech can obtain job search assistance from Georgia Department of Labor, 221 S. Ashley St., Valdosta, GA 31601, www.dol.state.ga.us.

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. The application can be returned to the Career Services office on main campus in Room 112 or 103, or faxed to 229-293-6261. The application will be active for six months and may be renewed and/or updated at the request of the student. Students/graduates are asked to advise the Career Services staff when they have found employment as it is important for Valdosta Tech to know that students/graduates are finding work after attending “The Job School.”

For those interested in working at Valdosta Tech, job openings are advertised in local newspapers and online at Jobs@VTC when they become available.

Employers

Employers wishing to post a job may complete and return a job order form by fax 229-293-6261, email jobplacement@aldostatech.edu, by phone at 229-333-2120 or 229-333-2121, or on campus in Room 112 or 103. 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, Director of Human Resources, Building 100, Office 114, 4089 Val Tech Rd, Valdosta, GA 31602, or call (229) 333-5356; or Charlotte Hesters, Director of Retention & Special Needs, ADA & Section 504 Coordinator, Building 100, Office 104, 4089 Val Tech Rd, Valdosta, GA 31602, or call (229) 259-5195. The hearing impaired may call (TDD) 1-800-255-0056.

The Department of Technical and Adult Education 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:

1. Job Search Success
2. Developing Your Resume
3. Cover Letters
4. References
5. Interviews
6. Thank You Letters
7. Resignation Letters
8. 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 quarterly Graduation Seminars featuring local human resource professionals who offer advice on topics such as interviewing, resumes, handling difficult situations such as frequent job changes and background checks, and job success skills. Various job search-related seminars are also offered periodically. In addition, students can network with employers during job fairs held on campus each year.

For information updated weekly about job search seminars, job fairs, and other events offered by Valdosta Technical College, go to http://www.valdostatech.edu/events/index.asp

Additional Links

Other resources for finding a job can be found on the Job Search Sites page.