You are beginning your college career right here at Salt Lake Community College. The courses that you take here will move you closer to the future you are planning to achieve! Your program advisors are here to assist you with your goals through successful transfer planning.
All SLCC Academic advisors can help you find the information you need to transition to another institution. Your program advisor can help you:
> Develop an education and career plan that matches your interests, abilities, and skills.
> Explore your transfer options including, degree programs, courses, application timelines, scholarships, admission policies, and procedures.
> Work with your advisor to plan the nest transfer strategy to meet your goals. Your advisor can help you avoid difficult and daunting situations during the transfer process.
Schedule an appointment to speak with an advisor about your future TODAY here: www.slcc.edu/adcademicadvising.
Choosing a major early in college can help you be a step ahead when you are looking at your next step. Having a major in mind when you transfer will be evidence to other colleges and universities that you have a real sense of purpose or direction. You can also get a great start by taking the pre-requisite courses for your future program at Salt Lake Community College. SLCC wants to assist you in making a good career decision - one based on your interests, values, skills, personality, and accurate information about the current labor market. Please reach out to your adivisor for help in the planning process for your success.
Have you completed a thorough assessment of your interests? Do you know what your values are and how they impact your career choice? Do you know how your personality may influence your career decision? These and other factors play a a role in determining your choice of a major and a career. Here are some great resources to help you discover more about your interests and abilities:
> Make an appointment with your advisor
> Explore the assessment tools through the Academic and Career
> Enroll in a 1 credit class, “Major and Career Decision Making” LE 1200
Have you researched the occupations that interest you? Do you know the nature of the work, working conditions, training required, salary, and job outlook? Use the resources below for ideas about how and where to gather information:
> Review the SLCC general catalog at https://www.slc.edu/catalog.
> Gather information on possible careers and see which academic programs can prepare you for these careers
> Visit various websites to find out information such as: job duties, needed education, outlook, pay, etc. You can start your search under the Advising tab when you log into your MYSLCC. Other resources include: htpps://www.utahfutures.org and www.bls.gov.
> Enroll in an introductory class in a field you may be interested in. Please consult with an academic advisor about your options.
It is important to choose a major and a career that will be satisfying for you right now and looking forward over your lifetime. If you are still unsure what you what to do, don't get discouraged. Career planning takes time and effort! Your options at this point at SLCC may be:
> Choose an area of study that you love! You will enjoy your classes and your college experience more fully.
> Continue to meet with your advisor and talk with them about obstacles that may be delaying your decision.
> Enroll in introductory major courses to explore different majors, or classes that cover career exploration.
> Go to www.slcc.edu/academicadvising for more information.
Have you narrowed down what you want to do with your education? Determining your career choices, although seemingly difficult at first, becomes easier as you gather more information and assess what you like and dislike. Here are some strategies to help narrow your choices:
> Create a “pro and con” list for each occupation or compare them against different factors, like location, salary, average hours worked per week, and other considerations.
> Visit with your instructors to learn more about major and career opportunities.
> Obtain a snapshot of the current outlook in a field by going to various websites to check out how many positions exists at present in this field.
> Visit Student Employment and Cooperative Education to find reliable online examples www.slcc.edu/careerservices/.
> Ask questions to experts in the field of your choice and apply for summer internships or jobs.
> Get involved in volunteer work by contacting the Thayne Center for Service and Learning, www.slc.edu/thaynecenter, or contact employers directly.
> Ask close friends or family members to review your career exploration results and discuss them with you.
Utah Transfer Guide – www.transferutah.org/
University of Utah – registrar.utah.edu/handbook/transferology-students.php
UtahFutures – www.utahfutures.org/prior-learning
State Aid/Scholarships – ushe.edu/initiatives/state-aid-programs/
Utah’s Career Connection – www.utah.gov/careers
Career Information System – www.utahfutures.org
