Oakton College’s Des Plaines campus is closed Tuesday, April 21, due to flooding. Classes will be remote. The Board of Trustees meeting will be held at Oakton’s Skokie campus. More Information
Community members have the opportunity to learn more about their occupational identity, the world of work and how it is organized, exploring careers, and effective career decision-making techniques.
Career Development Center staff help community members develop skills essential for a successful job search. Staff teach you how to create effective resumes and cover letters, interview successfully, network, and use the internet to locate job leads.
Career Development Center is a member of CCJobNet, which is part of the Illinois Community College Consortium. Community members can view job listings sent to 14 partner community colleges by registering at College Central Network. Alumni can view job listings posted on the Illinois Community College Consortium. Registration is free.
Career Development Center offers free one-on-one career counseling and job search coaching to currently enrolled students and alumni with an Oakton-awarded degree or certificate. Community members can also meet with Career Services staff twice per academic semester at no charge.
Community members wishing to inquire about career coaching or job search assistance should contact the Career Development Center at 847.635.1735. Offices are located in Room 2500 on the Des Plaines Campus and Room B100 on the Skokie Campus.