Student Life and Career Development
COVID-19 Update
We would love to connect with you! Starting Wednesday, March 25, each of us have time blocked out - Simply click on the name of the person you want to talk with during the designated time.
Want to talk with us, but the hours don’t work? Send an email and we can schedule an appointment!
How to participate in a Zoom meeting from a computer or phone.
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Zoom with Sue Schmitz |
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Zoom with Cheryl Benkofske Available starting 3/31/20 Monday-Friday, 1-2pm Assistant Director of Student Life & Career Development Eden Prairie/Brooklyn Park cheryl.benkofske@hennepintech.edu |
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Zoom with Laura Otieno Monday-Friday, 2-3pm Student Life & Health Coordinator Brooklyn Park laura.otieno@hennepintech.edu |
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Zoom with Jese Ledbetter Monday-Thursday, 9:30-10:30am |
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Zoom with Stephen Harper |
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Zoom with Pakhoua Vang Wednesday, 10:30-11:30am Graduate Assistant Brooklyn Park pakhoua.vang@hennepintech.edu |
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Zoom with Mark Hibbs |
Student Life and Career Development offers opportunities for engagement beyond the classroom. Studies show that students that are involved in engaging student activities are more successful.
MISSION--Empower students to build essential skills for their lives and careers.
VISION--Ignite an inclusive community of learners to advance engagement, leadership, well-being, and career success through out-of-the-classroom experiences.
Below is a list of services that Student Life and Career Development offers.
Career Development
Student Life and Career Development provides assistance to students in all areas of the job search process
Career DevelopmenTTools for the job search process
Career Experience & Internships
There are many opportunities for employers to connect with Hennepin Tech students, faculty and programs. Career Development hosts several events including job fairs, workshops and informational sessions throughout the year. Working with Career Development is a great way for you to promote employment opportunities and share skills needed with the emerging workforce. Complete our Employer Engagement Form and we will contact you to connect you to our campus.
Employer & Community Partner Resources
Student Life & Career Center
The Student Life & Career Center is located in room F120 on each campus and offers students a place to relax, socialize, grab coffee, work on your resume, or study between classes. In the Student Life Center you will find Student Experience Team Leaders as a resource as well as the Student Senate office.
Health & Well-Being
We're here to support your health & well-being while you're in school. We offer a variety of programs and resources on campus related to fitness, health insurance, mental health, and more.
Leadership Development
Leadership skills are one of the top qualities employers are looking for. Advance your leadership skills for your education, career, and life.
Student Experience Team
The Student Experience Team is a group of select students who are dedicated to positively representing Hennepin Technical College (HTC) as peer mentors, representatives at outreach efforts, assistants in the planning and execution of student life activities and events.
Student Life and Career Development offers many student activities that are all set up so that you can come when you can and leave when you need to! The Student Life and Career Development staff organizes these activities along with the Student Experience Team.
The Student Experience Team is a group of select students who are dedicated to positively representing Hennepin Technical College (HTC) as peer mentors and assistants in the planning and execution of campus activities and events.
Look for “What’s Poppin’” each week to get a snack and find out what’s happening on campus.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Student Clubs & Organizations provide an opportunity for students to gain leadership development and experience in their field while enriching the experience for all students.
Faculty & Staff Resources
Student Life & Career Development staff offer resources for faculty and staff such as classroom presentations and student employment.
Employer Resources
There are many opportunities for employers to connect with Hennepin Tech students, faculty and programs. Career Development hosts several events including job fairs, workshops and informational sessions throughout the year. Working with Career Development is a great way for you to promote employment opportunities and share skills needed with the emerging workforce. Complete our Employer Engagement Form and we will contact you to connect you to our campus.