Welcome to The Office of Career Readiness and Innovative Leadership
The Office of Career Readiness and Innovative Leadership aims to prepare scholars for life after college, by offering opportunities for advancement by becoming knowledgeable of current Career Opportunities, Experiential Learning opportunities, and offering professional support.
Career Opportunities
Explore current job openings, internships, and career paths that align with your academic background and professional interests. We connect you with employers seeking talented Tougaloo graduates.
Professional Development
Enhance your professional skills through resume editing, mock interviews, networking events, and workshops designed to prepare you for the competitive job market.
Experiential Learning
Gain hands-on experience through internships, research projects, service learning, and other opportunities that bridge classroom knowledge with real-world application.
Planning with an End in Mind
The Office of Career Services' (OCS) mission is to provide opportunities for students concerning the selection of career objectives, employment opportunities, graduate and professional school selection and other career related activities. In order to carry out this mission effectively, the OCS provides students with opportunities to engage in meaningful activities related to career development and employment.
All students, from freshman year to graduation and beyond, are encouraged to take full advantage of these valuable services.
Experiential Learning
What is Experiential Learning and why is it important?
Experiential learning is an approach to education that emphasizes engaged student learning through direct experience and intense reflection to increase knowledge, acquire lifelong learning and problem-solving skills, and elucidate values. Research has shown experiential learning increases the quality and depth of academic study and makes learning more enjoyable and fulfilling for both students and teachers.
All scholars matriculating through Tougaloo College are required to complete a form of experiential learning.
Partner Agreement
Organizations interested in partnering with Tougaloo College for experiential learning opportunities can complete our partnership agreement.
Types of experiential learning that students may be exposed to through Experiential Learning include:
Experiential Learning Documents
Students are required to begin the process of completing the placement packet prior to beginning their placement. Upon completion of assignments, students are responsible for ensuring that all sections of the placement packet are complete with signatures prior to submission to the Office of Career Services.
No Placement Packet
For students completing experiential learning without a specific placement arrangement.
Access FormPlacement Packet
For students with confirmed placement arrangements for their experiential learning requirement.
Access FormQuestions About Documents?
If you have questions about the placement packet or document requirements, please email careerservices@tougaloo.edu
Career Counseling
"Roadmap to your College Success......"
Individual Career Counseling
Career counseling is available to all students. Individual counseling helps address the following questions:
- Who am I and what are my talents, skills and interest?
- Where do I want to go?
- How do I get there?
Use our comprehensive From College to Career Guide to aid you in your successful matriculation at the College.
Our Career Development Resource Center (available on Canvas) focuses on seeking, obtaining and processing information about self, occupational and educational alternatives, lifestyles and role options.
Career Assessment
Students! Get FOCUSed On Your Future!
FOCUS2 is an online, self-guided, interactive program designed to help you select the right college major and plan your career based on your personal interests, values, skills, personality, and aspirations.
Start Your Career AssessmentJob & Internship Database
Connect with Employers Through Handshake
Handshake is our free online job database for students and alumni. Search for part-time jobs, internships, and full-time jobs from employers specifically seeking Tougaloo College students and graduates.
What You Can Find on Handshake:
- Part-time job opportunities
- Internship programs
- Full-time career positions
- Employer information and company profiles
- Career fair and networking events
- Application tracking and management
Current Career Opportunities
Explore current openings from our partner organizations and employers actively seeking Tougaloo students and graduates.
United States Department of Labor
- Internship Opportunities
- Part-time Positions Available
City Year New Orleans
- Team Member Positions
Reaves Law Firm
- Pre-Litigation Attorney
- Intake Representative
- Litigation Paralegal
- Pre-Lit and Client Care Paralegal
- Negotiator
Cato Institute
- Internship Programs
U.S. Office of the President – Cyber Security
- Cybersecurity Internships
Platinum Agency
- Brand Marketing Intern
- Game Play Software Engineer Intern
- Live Content Engineer Intern
- UX Design Intern
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Equal Opportunity Investigator
The Philadelphia Center
- Internship Opportunities
Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality
- Youth Engagement Associate
- Program Coordinator
Additional Opportunities
For more career and internship opportunities, including recent postings from organizations like UNICEF, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, The Borgen Project, and many others, please visit our Handshake platform or contact our office directly.
Contact Our Team
Our dedicated career services team is here to support your professional development journey.
Melissa McCoy, Ph.D.
Director
Office of Career Readiness and Innovative Leadership
601-977-7783
Kasandra Allen
Coordinator of Experiential Learning
& Professional Development
601-977-7848
Office Location & General Contact
Location: Zenobia Coleman Library
General Email: careerservices@tougaloo.edu
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Help us improve Career Services by taking a moment to complete our survey. Your feedback is valuable in enhancing the support we offer for your career development journey.