Triton College Catalog, 2008-2009

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Student Services Triton College Catalog, 2008-2009
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homes, mailing of participants’ resumes to area
employers and job development by program staff.
Unique to this program, participants continue to
receive unemployment compensation while in training.
Eligibility is determined by a person’s previous work history,
termination or lay off from employment, and receiving
or exhausted unemployment benefits.
For further information, call (708) 456-0300, Ext.
3709. *The Center is also in partnership with the Maywood
IDES Office and has a career resource room
located in Room 219 in the College Center.
Cooperative Education Program
The Cooperative Education Program is designed to
enhance students’ academic knowledge, personal development
and professional preparation through a combination
of classroom theory and practical work experience with
area business and industry. Through this hands-on experience,
students can test their career goals, gain an edge on
the employment market and defray the cost of their college
expenses while earning college credit.
Students interested in cooperative education
should contact the Cooperative Education Office,
Room 113 in the College Center. For information, call
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3789.
Career Services
The Triton College Career Services Center is
located in Room 113 of the College Center. The center
offers comprehensive career planning services to individuals
(students, graduates and community members)
considering upgrading jobs, starting new careers or reentering
the work force.
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Career Planning
Professional counselors are available to assist individuals
in exploring and clarifying career and educational
goals. Through the use of self-evaluation techniques
and career information (printed, audio-visual
and computerized), the individual is led to a clearer
understanding and realization of career goals. Sigi
Plus, computerized self-assessment and information
program is available for our students. The Counseling
Center is located near the Career Services Center to
accommodate students who wish to make an appointment
with a counselor. For more information, call
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3588.
Choices
Triton offers area residents and students the
opportunity to work individually with a counselor on
career/life planning through a comprehensive career
assessment program called Choices. The three wellrespected
assessments are used to provide an in-depth
examination of an individual’s personality, interests,
work style preferences, skills and values. Personal
assistance from a counselor is included to help interpret
the results and to develop an individualized plan
which may include completing an educational program
or improving skills needed to get the job desired.
Additionally, workshops on all aspects of the job
search including resume writing and interviewing
skills are available. Fees for the Choices program vary
based on residency. For more information, call (708)
456-0300, Ext. 3676.
Employment Assistance
The center maintains information on job-seeking
skills, employment opportunities, job trends and an
employer data bank. A Job Opportunities Bulletin is published
to inform students and community members of
On-Campus Building Codes
A (was R) Learning Resource Center
(Adult Basic Education,
Cashier’s Office, Library,
Continuing Education)
B (was C) College Center
C (was K) Bookstore
D (was S) Science Building
E (was L) Liberal Arts Building
F (was B) Business Building
G (was H) Health Building
H (was T) Technology Building
I (was E) Cernan Earth and Space Center
J (was F) Fine Arts Building (Gallery)
M (was AT)Advanced Technology Building
N (was J) Triton College Police
Department (Loading Dock)
O (was P) Physical Services Building
P (was D) Professional Development
Center (PDC), Human
Resources, Payroll Department
R (was RC)Robert M. Collins Center (Triton
College Performing Arts Center,
Older Adults Center, Flower
Shop, Fitness Center, Pool)
T (was I) Industrial Careers Building
BB-FLD Baseball Field
SC-FLD Soccer Field
TE-TEN Tennis Courts
TF-TRA Track Field