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CAREER SERVICESFrom the time a student enrolls at WyoTech, the primary emphasis is on employability and success in the professionalworld. The success of our graduates is vital to WyoTech. WyoTech’s student body is comprised of students from coast to coast.As a result, placement of WyoTech students has developed into a nationwide network of employers who value the quality of ourgraduates. While no reputable school can guarantee employment, WyoTech continues to maintain a high percentage ofgraduates employed in their field of training. Placement success is greatly influenced by the student’s attendance, overallattitude, academic performance, and use of self-directed job search skills acquired through working with the Career Servicesstaff.WyoTech offers students/graduates the following employment assistance services:RESUME DEVELOPMENTProper resume development is the initial step in conducting a well-planned job search. Each student is asked to fill out apersonal data packet that contains the information necessary to develop a resume. The staff then assists in the design,preparation, and typing of student information to produce a professional resume.RESUME DISTRIBUTIONThe Career Services department maintains a nationwide employer database that students may utilize on campus. Thisdatabase is comprised of over 55,000 employers from the automotive, diesel, collision/refinishing, and auto customizingindustries. Enrolled students may use this database to select employers with whom to distribute their personal resumes.ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYER VISITSWyoTech hosts four career fairs throughout the year. At this time, students have the opportunity to visit with companyrepresentatives. In addition, upcoming graduates have the opportunity to participate in formal interviews with prospectiveemployers, thus increasing the possibility of obtaining employment prior to graduation. Aside from career fairs, employers areencouraged to visit WyoTech to conduct informational presentations. This provides students with current industry knowledge toassist them in making career decisions. The visiting companies range in size and represent various locations across the country.CONTINUING SERVICESWyoTech offers job referrals and resume updating to graduates in good standing as part of our continuing service. Thecomputerized referral system is geared to matching graduates with current job openings in their geographic area. These servicesare offered to graduates throughout their careers upon request and at no additional cost. A graduate is considered to be in goodstanding if all school charges have been paid and, if the graduate is a recipient of institutional and/or Federal loans, the studentis current in all loan obligations.CAREER OPPORTUNITIESThe career opportunities in the automotive, diesel, collision/refinishing, and auto customizing industries are almostunlimited. The use of automobiles and diesel trucks, as well as farming, mining, and industrial applications are a nationwidenecessity. Service, maintenance, and technological changes in vehicles have created a dynamic industry. Billions of dollars ayear are spent by individuals and industry on automobile and diesel maintenance. This creates tremendous opportunities in awide range of interesting and profitable careers for capable and well-trained technicians.A career in the automotive, diesel, collision/refinishing, and auto customizing industries brings the personal satisfaction ofperforming an important and necessary job. Income in the automotive, collision/refinishing, and diesel fields, as in allvocations, varies by geographical area and particular specialties. Professional technicians have the potential to earn incomesthat are well above average.The following is a list of just a few of the occupations and work settings available in the automotive industry: AutomotiveTechnician, Insurance Adjuster, Diesel Technician, Claims Examiner, Trim and Upholstery Technician, Service StationProprietor, Agricultural Technician, Service Manager, Fabricator, Restoration Technician, Custom Paint Technician, IndustrialEquipment Specialist, Salvage Operations, Shop and Technical School Instructor, Transmission Specialist, Mine EquipmentSpecialist, and Fleet Supervisor.STUDENT SERVICESThe Student Services staff at WyoTech is dedicated to making students’ transition from high school to a postsecondaryinstitution as easy and enjoyable as possible. Intramural sports, clubs, professional development programs, tutoring, resourcefairs, and other extra-curricular activities are planned year-round, in addition to the support and guidance our staff offers.Students who participate in the professional development program not only gain valuable information and experience, but alsoearn extra credit. Staff members are available to assist with medical appointments, roommate conflicts, financial budgeting, andhousing. Student Services recognizes the special needs of non-traditional and married students and is available to lendassistance in these areas as well.28