The Office of Career Services serves students, alumni, employers, and residents of District 525 by providing resources to assist with career planning and employment needs.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Office of Career Services is to enhance student success by providing comprehensive career and employment services. All students and alumni are viewed as unique individuals who are provided the resources necessary for a life time of learning and career development.

Partnerships and collaborative efforts are developed to help students explore various career, experiential, and employment opportunities. Career Services works hand-in-hand with the JJC academic mission and strongly supports the JJC Core Values.

Our Core Values

Respect: The Career Services staff maintains the highest level of professionalism and treats all students, alumni, and community members with dignity and respect.

Integrity: The Career Services staff preserves confidentiality and provides equal and fair treatment for all students and employers.

Collaboration:  Partnerships and collaborative efforts are developed with alumni, faculty, businesses, and organizations to help students in their career development.

Humor & Well-Being:  The Career Services staff work together to develop creative and engaging practices in the delivery of career information.

Innovation: The Career Services staff embraces technology and continually seeks to improve services to meet our students’ and alumni’s diverse and changing needs.

Quality:  Quality is inherent in the work ethic of the staff to provide the best service and information available through ongoing professional development activities and organizational memberships.