The addition of a second career counselor would better serve the needs of the 15,000 students who attend UAA, but also provides the opportunity for additional outreach programs to the community. Due to the many responsibilities of the director, request to assist community activities are at times refused due to scheduling conflicts. Researching a career path and understanding the level of training to include length and cost are primary factors in failure or success. Career counselors are prepared to assist students who have not yet declared a major, or those who have decided the career path they have choose is not the right one for them. Life decisions as they relate to education and job expectations are discussed in detail.
Vocational testing is applied.
Students are given a clearer understanding of what lies before them, therefore preparing them for success. The career counselor can work with all university programs to help reach this goal. By preparing our students for success, fewer students will become overwhelmed and drop out. The career counselor will assist any student or prospective student, to include parents of students to make thought out rational decisions to career choices. Every successful student graduating from the University of Alaska and transitions to their planned career field is a testimonial to our educational programs.