Faculty & Staff

Welcome Faculty & Staff!

There are several ways to partner with the Career, Mentoring, and Professional Development Center to ensure your students are career ready and civic-minded. Below is a list of successful partnership ideas. Please contact the CMPDC to discuss a personalized plan for your class, (717) 477-1484.

Classroom Presentations

Throughout the academic year, we offer a variety of classroom presentations on diverse topics, including resumes, cover letters, interviewing, graduate school search, etc. If you are interested in requesting a workshop, please complete the form at the very bottom of this page or call (717) 477-1484 for assistance.

Mock Interview Module

The Career, Mentoring, and Professional Development Center offers students a Mock Interview Module through Big Interview.  With over 1,500+ questions, students are able to practice and record their interview answers and receive feedback from a Career Counselor, faculty member, or staff member. Mock Interviews can be tailored to specific majors, classes, and areas of study. For further assistance, please call the CMPDC at (717) 477-1484.

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Career Resources

CMPDC Workshop Request Form

Workshop Type(Required)
School/College (if applicable)
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Contact & Location

Phone
717-477-1484
Address

Ceddia Union Building (CUB 108)
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257

Career Service Hours

Center Operational Hours Express Hours
M 8am - 6pm 2pm - 6pm
T 8am - 4:30pm 2pm - 4pm
W 8am - 4:30pm 2pm - 4pm
TH 8am - 4:30pm 2pm - 4pm
F 8am - 4:30pm