

Career Development
Professional Career Guidance & Pathways to Success
At ADC, we provide dedicated, professional career counseling and guidance personalized for each scholar. Recognizing the unique challenges first-generation and immigrant students face, we:
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Build strong employer partnerships and leverage staff and board networks to connect scholars with professionals across industries
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Organize internships, job-shadowing, and workplace visits, ensuring students gain real-world experience and early exposure to potential career paths
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Guide professional networking through workshops, alumni mentorship, LinkedIn optimization, and real connections—because approximately 70–80% of jobs are found through networking excotc.org.
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Support skill-building through résumé workshops, mock interviews, and career fairs, preparing scholars to confidently pursue internship and job opportunities
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Continuously foster long-term relationships, extending mentorship beyond college entry to support alumni as they transition into the workforce.
Why This Matters
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Bridging the gap: First-generation students often lack insider knowledge and access to professional networks. Our proactive approach helps level the playing field
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Proven impact of internships: Experience-based learning improves employability, resumes, confidence, and often leads to job offers—especially when paired with mentoring
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Employer collaboration: Working closely with companies and leveraging alumni engagement facilitates meaningful, structured career pathways