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Career Services

Our Career Coaches are here to support you through the process of deciding on a career path or major, developing a resume, practicing interview skills, or seeking a new job or internship! The resources that we offer provide accessible information that will assist you in developing your professional skills and preparing you for successful employment. Our services and resources are available to all NCTC Students and Alumni.

How Career Services Can Help

Exploring Majors and Careers

Our coaches utilize career assessments to help you discover your interests, skills, personality traits, and values to learn how they align with certain career options.

Employment Preparedness

Meet with a career coach to create a professional, stand-out resume, practice for interviews, develop professional employability skills, and learn strategies to help you in your job search.

Networking Events

We host Job Fairs, Employer Recruitment Tables, and Networking Events to help connect students with quality employment opportunities.

Services are free to Current Students, Alumni, and Enrolling Students

Career Lion by Handsake
CAREERLION BY HANDSHAKE ONLINE JOB BOARD

CareerLion by Handshake is the #1 online job search and networking platform for college students!

Why use Handshake for your job search?

  1. Employers use Handshake to recruit students and alumni and specifically request to connect with NCTC
  2. All employers are screened and monitored to prevent scams
  3. It’s exclusive for students and alumni, so there are fewer applicants to compete against through this platform
  4. It provides personalized job recommendations for you
NCTC Aspire To be Hired Quality Enhancement Plan

 

Aspire To Be Hired is focused on developing students' employability and marketable skills to enter the job market and succeed in their careers.

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Career Services Staff

Erika Vaughn

Career Coach
Career Services


Campus: Corinth, Denton

Majors: All Majors; Specializes in: Computer Information Systems and Technology, Cyber Security, Database Management, Game Design and Application Programming, Networking Technology, Web Development, Accounting, Business Management, Criminal Justice, Engineering Technology, Fire Science, EMT, Child Development, Teacher Education

Text: (940) 310-3237
Email: evaughn@nctc.edu
Phone: (940) 498-6452

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Elise Tan-Pascual

Career Coach
Career Services


Campus: Corinth, Flower Mound

Majors: All Majors; Specializes in: Computer Information Systems and Technology, Cyber Security, Database Management, Game Design and Application Programming, Networking Technology, Web Development, Accounting, Business Management, Criminal Justice, Engineering Technology, Fire Science, EMT, Child Development, Teacher Education

Text: (940) 360-4433
Email: etan-pascual@nctc.edu
Phone: (940) 498-6482

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Andalusia Hinojos

Career Coach
Career Services

Campus: Gainesville

Majors: All Majors; Specializes in: Agriculture Management, Equine Science, Horticulture, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barber, Health Sciences (ADN, LVN, Rad Tech, Surgical Tech, Allied Health), Student Athletes

Phone: 940-668-4282
Text: 940-291-3749
Email: ahinojos@nctc.edu

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Kristi Mikkelsen

Career Coach
Title V: Pathways to Completion

Campus: Gainesville

Majors: All Majors; Specializes in: Agriculture Management, Equine Science, Horticulture, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barber, Health Sciences (ADN, LVN, Rad Tech, Surgical Tech, Allied Health), Student Athletes

Phone: (940) 668-7731, ext. 4304
Text: (940) 329-4307
Email: kmikkelsen@nctc.edu

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Patty Turner

Career Coach
Title V: Pathways to Completion

Campus: Flower Mound

Majors: All Majors; Specializes in: Construction Management/Plumbing, Electrical Technician, HVAC, Industrial Mechanics, Logistics, Machining, Welding, Pathways to Completion Program Participants

Text: (940) 202-7184
Phone: (972) 899-8428
Email:pturner@nctc.edu

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Shannon Solomon
Student Services Manager
Career Services

Text: (940) 291-3685
Email: ssolomon@nctc.edu
Phone: (940) 498-6459

CAREER & ACADEMIC PATHWAYS RESOURCES

FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE

First Year Experience Course (NCTC 1001) is a required non-credit, 4-week course designed to provide you with the tools needed to persist and succeed at NCTC.

STUDENT RESOURCES

If you’re an NCTC student wanting to get the most out of the college experience, check out our Student Resources!

NSLS

The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) NSLS is the nation's largest leadership honor society. Join the NCTC Chapter of the NSLS sponsored by The Career & Academic Pathways Department.

More Resources

Visit the Mane Stop

If you haven’t decided on applying to NCTC yet, but want more info about the college, campuses, or community get in touch with a Recruiter, Tour Guide, or Enrollment Guide.

Meet your Advisor

One of the most important steps of enrolling in college courses is making a plan. Advisors and Success Coaches are here to help you with planning your courses based on your goals as a student.

Programs

Still deciding on a major? Check out our programs and degrees.

Courses

Looking for a course? Search our courses.

Contact Us

Want to know more? Call, text, or email us.

Text(940) 290-6442 

Emailcareerservices@nctc.edu

Or fill in the form on the right to get a response from Career Services staff.

We respond to all messages (including texts) during regular business hours.