Career Guarantee
Ensuring Your Success Beyond Graduation
»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË is committed to helping you achieve your career goals. That's why we're proud to offer the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Career Guarantee, a one-of-a-kind program that promises you'll secure employment or gain admission to a graduate or professional school within six months of graduation — or receive our dedicated support to get back on track.
This program isn't just a promise; it's a comprehensive, structured roadmap designed to help you develop the skills, connections, and experiences needed to thrive in today's competitive job market. Through career-focused activities, personalized coaching, and practical learning opportunities, »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË ensures you graduate fully prepared for what comes next.
What Makes the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Career Guarantee Unique?
A Step-by-Step Plan for Career Success
A Clear Path to Opportunities
Guaranteed Outcomes
If you complete all the requirements of the program and do not secure a job or graduate school placement within six months of graduation, »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË will step in with either:
- Loan Assistance - Covering »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË-specific loan payments for up to three months while you continue your job search.
- Graduate Tuition Waiver - Cover tuition for six graduate credits at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË.
How It Works
The »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Career Guarantee is tailored for first-time, first-year college students. Students enroll in the program during their first year and follow a four-year sequence of career preparation activities. Highlights include:
- Year 1 - Build the foundation by meeting with Career Services, setting up a Handshake account, and completing the Internship Ready course.
- Year 2 - Explore career interests through informational interviews and continued engagement with Career Services events.
- Year 3 - Dive into leadership roles, complete internships, and refine career goals with targeted strategies.
- Year 4 - Execute the plan by applying to jobs or graduate programs, completing mock interviews, and showcasing a competitive resume or CV.
What Students Need to Do
To qualify for the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Career Guarantee, students must:
- Enroll as full-time first-year students (transfer students are ineligible).
- Declare a major by the first day of junior year.
- Maintain at least a 2.8 GPA throughout the program.
- Complete two approved internships or experiential learning opportunities.
- Actively engage in all required activities for the program, even if planning to graduate a semester or a year early.
- Begin the job search by the start of their final year, completing job or graduate school applications, and any additional recommendations from the Office of Career Services.
- Meet any legal or regulatory requirements of the chosen field.
- Graduate within 4 years of enrollment.*
* Students intending to graduate a year or semester early must complete all four-year program requirements within a condensed timeframe. Those planning to graduate from »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË in less than three years, or take a gap year, are not eligible for the program.
Your Path to Career Success
Setting You Up For Graduation
Your Future Starts Here
Ready to take the next step? Start your journey with Florida Southern College, and let us help you achieve your dreams!