On November 3, the Student Counseling and Career Centre on the fourth floor of UMSU re-opened. Although it never actually closed during renovations, the new facility is more accessible, better equipped and more welcoming to students.

“We want everyone on campus to know that we are open and available to help with career planning needs,” says David Ness, coordinator of career services.

The Centre first opened back in 1983 and got its last face-lift in 1987. The re-opening is part of Manitoba Career Week, and students will be available to speak with staff members to learn about the career mentor program, career planning workshops, the employment help desk and the resource library in the Centre.

“Students sometimes need some help gaining focus and deciding where they would like their lives to be heading,” Ness adds.

Ness notes it is important for staff members to know about the Centre’s services so they can refer students who are seeking help with career decisions. The Centre also posts notices on workopoliscampus.com, offers career fairs, career chats and hosts special events including today’s Take Our Kids to Work Day.

The centre was officially opened by Ness, Lynn Smith, executive director, Student Services, Sid Rashid, president, UMSU, and Don Stewart, director of the Centre.

There will be free workshops offered at the Centre through Thursday, designed to help students in career development.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Boyle, career advisor, at: 204-474-6706.