Student Life and Career Development
Career Development Services
Career Services provides assistance to students in all areas of the job search process including:
- Resume and cover letter development or review
- Interviewing skills and practice interviews
- Networking with employers
- Mentoring and internship resources
Career Fairs
Career Fairs, held virtually or in person, host employers that recruit students and alumni for jobs and internships. Even if you are not ready to apply now, you can prepare by networking with recruiters and learn about upcoming opportunities and requirements. Please check the College Calendar for information on upcoming fairs.
Handshake
Visit Handshake to:
- Check the virtual job board (updated almost daily)
- Use your profile to apply for jobs
- Check upcoming virtual and physical career events (virtual fairs, interviews, etc.)
- Connect with employers
- Get consistent updated career-related information
- Use your resume to build your virtual profile
- Use Handshake Help Center for any other questions
Student Life and Career Center
The Student Life and Career Center is located in room F111 on each campus and offers students a place to relax, socialize, grab coffee, or study between classes. In the Student Life and Career Center, you will find Student Experience Team members as a resource, as well as, the Student Senate office.
Student Activities and Student Experience Team
Student Life offers many student activities that are designed for you to come when you can and leave when you need! The Student Life staff organizes these activities along with the Student Experience Team. The Student Experience Team is a group of student leaders who are dedicated to positively representing Hennepin Technical College as peer mentors and assist in the planning and execution of campus activities and events. The Student Experience Team puts on small events throughout each semester. Staff organize larger events such as, What’s Poppin’?, Welcome Week, Be Healthy Week, and many more!
Student Senate and Clubs
Student Senate is the official representation of students at Hennepin Technical College. All students are encouraged to participate in Student Senate meetings. Student Senate meetings are open to every HTC student and are held alternately on Wednesdays at noon (except during breaks and in the summer). The Student Senate Office is located in F111 (inside the Student Life and Career Center) on each campus. Hennepin Technical College also has a number of clubs for students to join. Check out the list at Student Clubs and Organizations
Leadership Series
Leadership is one of the top skills employers are looking for. Gain leadership skills at Hennepin Tech through activities such as Keys to Success, a Leadership for Life Series which is offered several times each semester on important topics that will help you be successful in your life and career.
Fitness Centers
Fitness Centers are located on each campus for student use. Each fitness center has a mixture of cardio and strength equipment designed for ease of use. The Fitness Centers are located in G115 at Brooklyn Park and F125 in Eden Prairie and are open according to Building Hours. Learn more at: Health and Well-Being
Disc Golf Courses
Each campus has a unique disc golf course available for student and public use. Maps and rules are available on our webpage or using the UDisc Disc Golf App. Hennepin Tech students are able to check discs out from the library.
Contact Student Life and Career Development
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By email at: