The career services staff is a select group of professionals representing a wide array of backgrounds. All are trained in current trends in career planning and development. Career Services provides a variety of programs and services in the area of career and life planning.
Professional staff can assist students in career exploration and effective career decision-making.
The Career Services Center offers ED 160, Career and Life Planning, in the fall and winter semesters for two credit hours. Career planning services include choosing an academic major, assessment of interests and values, goal clarification, and enhancing skills such as resume writing, interviewing and conducting a job search. Students have access to a library of current reference materials related to career planning. Students may schedule individual appointments with career counselors for purposes of career assessment. To enhance placement of UMKC students and graduates, Career Services maintains on-campus recruitment programs, sponsors job fairs and career days, and develops and maintains contact with local, national and international employers.