Career Services

ESCC assists students with many career-related services, such as helping students select appropriate programs of study, and assisting students in securing employment or work-based learning experiences (e.g. internships). These services are for students seeking first-time employment or those considering transitioning to a new career. Additional services the college assists students with are: creating résumés and cover letters; coaching students on interview skills; career assessments; and occupational research. A variety of resources are available and local employment opportunities are posted on the Internships and Employment Board at the college.

High School Career Coaches

Eastern Shore Community College has established a partnership with the local public school systems to place Career Coaches in each public high school to serve as the college’s primary points of contact for students and their parents. These coaches work in cooperation with local career guidance/development offices and Career & Technical Education staff to provide enhanced career planning and training services, and to assist families in evaluating options as students progress towards graduation. 

The High School Career Coaches are primary points of contact for students interested in Dual Enrollment programs, and provide a variety of additional services, including:

• Primary point of contact with ESCC for high school students and their families
• Conducting career assessments and assisting with career planning
• Assisting and promoting opportunities for student engagement with ESCC, and high school to college transition (financial aid, recruitment, testing, enrollment, career planning, etc)
• Implementing and monitoring a variety of grant programs at the high school level, including RVHI, WIOA and SOAR
• Coordinating student visits to the ESCC campus
• Assisting with Job Fairs and Career Night programs
• Providing assistance to at-risk students
• Assistance with work-based/experiential learning opportunities such as internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, resume writing, interview skills

Career Coaches can be contacted at:

• Northampton High School: Suzanne Henderson (757-678-5151 x4119)
• Nandua/Chincoteague High Schools: Lori Smith (757-787-4514)
• Arcadia High School: Floriselda Roblero (757-789-1796)