One of the cornerstones
of McCann School of Business & Technology has always been and continues to be our
successful Employment Rate. Through our commitment to our students and
graduates, we have consistently maintained over a 90% employment rate.
At McCann School of
Business, the job placement efforts begin at orientation, before a student
ever reaches a classroom. During the orientation process, we discuss
career opportunities and prepare students to develop their own employment
portfolio, which they will utilize during job interviews. Then, all new
students meet individually with a Career Services Representative during
the first two weeks at McCann to discuss their chosen career path and
educational program.
All of our students
enrolled in degree programs and many of the students enrolled in
specialized diploma programs will participate in an Externship Program
prior to graduation. This program allows students to earn educational
credits while working or volunteering in a workplace setting performing
duties related to his or her major. The Externship Program enables
students to obtain "hands-on" experience in their chosen field.
The Career Services Department works closely with each student to help him
or her select a site that will be most beneficial for their career and
many students have been offered permanent positions by their extern site
provider.
Every graduate of
McCann School of Business & Technology completes a 1 1/2-credit course call Job Search,
which helps prepare them to enter the workforce. This course covers every
aspect of the job search process, including: finding employment
opportunities, writing cover letters, developing resumes, fine tuning
interviewing skills, negotiating salary and writing thank you letters. The
culmination of the course is a Mock Job Interview, where local employers
are brought in to simulate a real job interview and allow the students to
apply the skills learned in the course.
As a student prepares
to graduate, he or she will meet with a Career Services Representative to
discuss their individualized career plan. The credentials of each graduate
will also be posted on our website under the "Available
Graduates" link, where potential employers may review their skills.
Job Placement assistance does not end on graduation day; the Career
Services Department will actively solicit employment opportunities for
graduates and forward their resumes to potential employers until they are
hired.
Job placement is the
true test of the quality of an educational institution and I believe our
record speaks highly of us. Consider these facts:
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McCann achieved a
91% Employment Rate for the 2000 Calendar Year within six months of
graduation.
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On average, 36% of
our graduates are employed by Graduation Day.
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Approximately 14%
of students externs are offered permanent employment by their extern
sites.