Director of Co-operative Education and Career Services: Janice L. Basso, BA, MEd, ext. 4137
E-mail: <jbasso@wlu.ca>
Career Advising Co-ordinator: Tara Orchard, BA, MA, ext. 4139
E-mail: <torchard@wlu.ca>
Career Information Co-ordinator: Pamela Managhan-Mackenzie, BA, MA, ext. 4138
E-mail: <pmanagha@wlu.ca>
Employment Services Co-ordinator: Joy Mitchell, ext. 4136
E-mail: <jmitchel@wlu.ca>
Office Location: Main floor, 232 King Street North
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is also open two evenings each week from September to April and one evening each week from May to August, excluding exam periods.
Web site: <http://www.wlu.ca/career>

Career Services provides assistance to all students and alumni in their career planning and job search. There are three primary services offered by the department: career advising, career information and employment services for part-time, summer, contract and permanent job openings.

Career advising services are provided on an individual and group basis to involve students in examining their interests, abilities, values, goals and opportunities as part of the career decision-making process. A Career Information Centre is available to students seeking information on topics such as educational programs, work/study/travel abroad, careers, graduate admission tests, job search techniques and potential employers.

A Graduate Employment Program is available to all students completing their final year of a degree or diploma program and to alumni who are currently registered as students at Laurier. Through this program, employers interview students during the fall and winter semesters for full-time employment available upon graduation. In addition, graduates may register with the Alumni Referral Service. A Summer and Part-time Employment Service is also offered, and a Career Fair and a Job Fair are held annually.

Throughout the year, the department sponsors several programs to familiarize students with a variety of occupations. These include events such as Teacher Education Sessions and a Careers in... series. A newsletter, For Your Information, containing information related to educational, career and employment opportunities, is published and distributed to students, staff and faculty. Workshops on career planning, résumé writing, job search and interview skills are also offered for interested students.

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DRAFT electronic version updated at 1:45 p.m. January 30, 2003

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