2006–2007 - Florida Institute of Technology

The Office of Career Services personnel assist students in
obtaining professional, career-oriented, permanent employment.
Assistance in résumé writing, interviewing techniques and career
counseling is available. An updated Career Resources Library is
also available for student use. Current job listings are posted in
prominent areas throughout the campus, in major academic units
and on the career services Web site. As part of career services,
a résumé referral program is available for all students registered
with this office. Relevant workshops are presented throughout
the year.
Career services maintains an interview schedule throughout the
academic year. Students must be registered with the office for
on-campus interviews with recruiters from companies seeking
employees with specific academic backgrounds.
Career services annually presents two career fairs that highlight
professionals, agencies, corporations and services from throughout
the United States.
Summer internships are also listed by the Office of Career
Services, and assistance is provided for local, national and
international searches of internship listings and information on
employers. Credit for internships can be arranged through the
cooperative education program.
The cooperative education program at Florida Tech is
designed to prepare students for professional careers through
productive work experiences in fields related to their academic
or career goals. It provides progressive experiences in integrating
theory and practice. The co-op goals are to provide curriculumrelated
employment opportunities for students before their
graduation, to provide a program containing structured work
experience that will be beneficial to students in terms of both
their personal and professional growth, and to assist employers in
the recruitment process. Co-op is a partnership among students,
educational institutions and employers.
The cooperative education program is open to all majors. Two
co-op plans are offered to students. The conventional plan
integrates alternating periods of full-time paid work experience
with full-time academic study. The parallel plan incorporates
part-time paid work experience simultaneously with a part-time
academic course load. In addition, students can receive credit for
approved one-term experiences or back-to-back work terms.
Students participating in the university’s cooperative education
program (CWE 1001, CWE 2001, CWE 3001 and CWE 4001)
receive free elective credits that in some cases may be applied
toward degree requirements. They are classified as full-time
students, when working full time.
Availability of co-op employment opportunities varies considerably
from field to field. For further co-op information, contact
the assistant director in the Office of Career Services and
Cooperative Education, room 210, Keuper Administration
Building, or call extension 8102.
The Office of Student Employment (OSE) assists students
in obtaining employment while they are enrolled at the university.
Assistance is provided with part-time on- and off-campus
employment, résumé critiques, interviewing techniques and job
search strategies. Many students find interesting and rewarding
jobs that not only help pay their bills, but provide the opportunity
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to build a base of experience for their future careers. The Office
of Student Employment is located on the second floor, Keuper
Administration Building, room 210.
The Federal Work Study (FWS) program is a federally funded
program providing students with part-time, on-campus employment.
Only students who receive financial aid are eligible for this
program. Work-study awards are made by the Office of Financial
Aid based on need and dependent on available funds, so it is
highly recommended that a Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) be submitted early. Students receiving FWS
employment report to the Office of Student Employment at the
beginning of each academic year. There is a variety of work-study
job opportunities.
The FWS Community Service program exists within the Federal
Work Study program. It provides off-campus part-time jobs to
eligible students in nonprofit community organizations. Available
positions vary each semester, and may be major-related or clerical.
The College Roll program provides on-campus employment for
currently enrolled students. Positions are temporary part-time
jobs and are not based on student need.
Counseling services at Florida Tech are designed to assist students
with educational, vocational, financial, social and personal
problems. The services available include:
The Academic Support Center (ASC) helps undergraduates
with academic difficulties by providing tutoring and counseling
directed toward both their studies and campus life as it relates to
their studies. The staff responds to students’ academic concerns
by offering information and referral services.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides
services for students and their families. The services include
personal and marital counseling, vocational and career counseling,
and learning disability and personality assessment, as well
as programs for personal development and enrichment. When
necessary, referrals to community public services agencies are
provided. All services are provided under the direction of a
licensed psychologist. Professional standards of practice are
maintained and, in all cases, student contacts with the group are
strictly confidential. Counseling services provided by the center
are free of charge with the exception of learning disability evaluations,
psychiatric services and mandated evaluations. Located on
the corner of Country Club Road and West University Boulevard,
Counseling and Psychological Services is open Monday through
Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A faculty adviser is assigned to each student to assist in selecting
the proper courses to achieve academic goals and ensure
timely graduation. The faculty adviser also assists with any
academic problems the student may have.
The Holzer Health Center is operated by OMNI Healthcare,
a private medical provider. All full-time and part-time students
may use this facility and receive free office visitation and consultation.
Students may use their university student health insurance
or third-party insurance (in accordance with their health
insurance policy provisions) along with personal funds to pay for
any additional services provided by OMNI Healthcare. Students
are required to present their Florida Tech Student ID cards to be
seen at the health center.