Are you undecided on your future career field and college major? Please visit the OCCC Student Employment and Career Services office for career testing and guidance. And, don’t be alarmed as most college students change their major at least twice during their college career.

Some of the considerations are whether you will pursue an Associate of Applied Science which “ … prepares students to enter the job force following completion.” Or, you may decide to work toward an Associate of Arts or Sciences. Both degrees are “ … designed for students planning to continue their education at a four-year college or university.” Regardless, we stand ready to assist you as you make this important decision.

The quotes above are taken directly from the OCCC catalog. The hard copy and the online copy www.occc.edu/CoursePatterns provide full details about required coursework in the degree programs originating from the divisions of Arts and Humanities, Business, Health Professions, Information Technology, Science and Mathematics, and of Social Sciences. The college catalog is a wonderful resource.

You may also visit our office and register for the DISCOVER career exploration program from ACT. The program is not a test; it is a survey of your career interests, abilities and values.

The Inventories Summary will provide specific career and college major information as well as salary figures from each of the 50 states. Each survey is individualized and based on the 26 career fields in the program.

It is easy, it is fun, it can give you tons of up-to-the-minute stats. The average time required to complete the surveys is approximately 10 minutes.

Again, we look forward to serving you through the OCCC Student Employment and Career Services office.

We are located in the Main Building, first floor, room 1G7. See you soon.

—Debrah Vaughn
Student Employment and Career Services Director