After an intensive training period, CCS graduate assistants have the opportunity to co-teach this course. Participating in the course helps graduate assistants gain a thorough understanding of the career planning process, acquire substantive experience in teaching and course design, and build a foundation for counseling students. The majority of the students served are freshmen and sophomores who want assistance in the process of selecting a major or exploring career options. CCS counselors help students assess career decision-making concerns and introduce students to the variety of resources available for major and career exploration. Counselors are also responsible for providing referrals for career assessments including the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
Graduate assistants work with professional staff to make assessment referrals.
Graduate assistants will also be given the opportunity to gain some extensive training on various assessment instruments. Currently, CCS sponsors seven to eight SEEK programs each year, all of which include both an educational component and a job shadowing component. For example, participants in Medical SEEK Day typically hear presentations by medical school admissions representatives, financial aid professionals, and doctors in various fields. Then, the student is matched with and shadows a physician whose area of practice matches their interests. This generally includes a tour of the workplace, discussion of the nature of the work, and an observation of the daily activities and responsibilities of the doctor.