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System of Integrated Guidance and Information (SIGI 3)
SIGI3 (pronounced siggy), a career assessment system, allows students to explore their interests, values,
skills and research career options to make informed decisions in choosing a major and career. Connect to
SIGI3 at http://www.coppin.edu/CareerServices/.
Jobs/Internships/Cooperative Education
The Center receives job announcements (full-time, part-time and summer employment), as well as ion,
internships, Cooperative education, research and volunteer opportunities. Students that are registered
with the Center can receive vacancy announcements via e-mails.
Services
The staff of the Center prepares handouts and conducts workshops on “What can I do with my major?”;
Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, Networking and Job Search Techniques. A career library is
maintained with printed and electronic resources from employees in business and industry, non- profit
and government agencies and education systems. Brochures from graduate/professional schools, the
Graduate School Guide and professional testing booklets are housed in the center as well.
Programs
Annual programs sponsored by the Center include:
• Career Exploration Day; October 13, 2011
• Spring Job Fair March 14, 2012
• MCC Graduate School 101 in November 2011
• MCC Career Fair February 2012
• Professional Development Seminar for Seniors in September 24, 2011
• Professional Networking Seminar, November 2011
• Black Executive Exchange Program (BEEP) Career Awareness Seminar in April 2012
• Teacher Recruitment Fair; April 2012
Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and additional evening hours are
available by appointment. For more information, call 410-951-3919 or e-mail staff at
careerservices@coppin.edu. Join Career Services on facebook and follow us on twitter.
CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
The Coppin State University, Center for Counseling and Student Development (CCSD), located in the J.
Millard Tawes Building, is dedicated to providing a wide range of programs and services that foster
student growth, development, and emotional well being. The center is staffed by experienced
professionals trained in psychology, social work and other mental health fields who are dedicated to the
personal, social, and academic development for CSU students. Services are available for currently
enrolled CSU students and consist for individual counseling, group counseling, specialized programming,
outreach services and crisis intervention services.
Attending college can be an exciting and enriching experience, but it can also be a time of many stressors.
The Center for Counseling and Student Development is a safe place to work on any issues that re creating
distress or interfering with your academic success. We encourage you to take advantage of the free and
confidential services available at the Center for Counseling and Student Development. We are here to
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