The Center for Career Preparation & Partnerships (CCPP) is committed to providing you with a solid foundation that will position you for future career success. Whether you transfer to continue your studies, or decide to seek employment, we want to see you thrive. Our aim is to help you develop skills that will help you excel at Guttman, throughout the transfer process, and in both career and life.
No matter what career path you chose, employers expect you to graduate with certain skills that will allow you to make an immediate impact. We refer to the skills employers look for as career readiness competencies. We believe that if you commit to becoming competent in these skills, you will increase your employability in a competitive labor market. Our career readiness competencies are adopted from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). They are:
- Career & Self Development
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Equity & Inclusion
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Technology
Guttman provides many opportunities for you to develop these competencies, both inside and outside of the classroom
Our Services
We are committed to helping you develop your career readiness competencies and as you will soon discover, these competencies are embedded in all of our programs, services and resources. Our industry partners have committed to these competencies as well. We invest in you in the following ways:
Grizzly Jobs Portal
We invite you to connect with us through your own Grizzly Jobs Portal! Your link to connect with information about part-time jobs and internships, upcoming CCPP and industry events, and career-related scholarships can be found on your My Guttman page. Check your portal regularly to stay abreast of all career-building opportunities offered by the CCPP and across the campus.
Career Roadmap Program
Career Advising Appointments
Schedule an appointment to meet with a CCPP advisor about anything related to your career preparation needs. In-person and remote appointments are available to discuss part-time jobs and internships, your career readiness roadmap, resume writing and cover letters, mock interviews, and general career exploration. Schedule your career advising appointment with a CCPP advisor on Starfish today!
Career & Industry Panels
The CCPP hosts a variety of career & industry panels throughout the academic year. We invite diverse professionals to share their unique career stories and provide you with ideas, advice, and strategies to help you chart your own career journey.
Professional Clothing
CCPP has a partnership with Bottomless Closet which provides free professional attire for interviews and your first day on the job. To schedule an appointment email appointments@bottomlesscloset.org and mention that you are a Guttman student.
Career Resources
Big Interview
Get help preparing for a job interview with hands-on practice. Log in using your Guttman email.
Career Maps
Guttman’s Career Maps provide a framework for each program of study. They can be used as tool to help students plan their time at Guttman and prepare for next steps, and include information on:
- Program overview
- Degree map
- Guttman advising and career resources
- Career exploration tools and career options
- Transfer agreements (partnership between Guttman and four-year colleges)
Guttman’s Career Maps:
Career Readiness Resources
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
Special Career Programs
America Needs You Career Fellows Program (ANY)
The America Needs You (ANY) Fellows Program is an outstanding two-year program that empowers low-income, first-generation college students with the tools they need to graduate college and succeed in their careers. ANY provides mentorship, career development, internship support, professional grants, and access to networks. The program is extremely competitive, and we are proud to share that Guttman students have been selected as ANY Fellows each year. Please contact CCPP for help with the application process.
JP Morgan Chase Associate Banker Program
The Guttman-JP Morgan Chase Associate Banker program kicks off each Spring 1 semester. Upon successful completion of the program, formal Chase interviews for the Associate Banker position take place in June. Both first-year and continuing students are eligible to apply. Check your email for information on recruitment for the next program cohort.
Grow with Google Career Program
Beware of Scams
Beware of Job Scams
The Guttman Center for Career Preparation and Partnerships (CCPP) offers Grizzly Jobs as a resource for employers to connect with Guttman students seeking internships and jobs. CCPP makes every effort to review each posting, but for your safety, we ask that you research employers when applying for or accepting private, off-campus employment. Please report any suspicious or scam activity immediately to CCPP at: partnerships@guttman.cuny.edu
Fraudulent job postings try to take your money, personal information, or both. The jobs often appear to be easy and convenient ways to make money with very little effort.
Safety Tips:
- Never apply to a job that asks you to pay a fee.
- Do not apply to a job that asks for your personal information, including your bank account; credit card; passport; or CashApp, PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle account numbers.
- Do not forward, transfer, or “wire” any money to an employer or for an employer, using your personal account.
- Do not agree to have funds or paychecks direct deposited into any of your bank accounts before you have started working. Most employers give the option of direct deposit or a paycheck on the first day or week of actual employment, not before.
- Always do your research, even if the job sounds legitimate. Look for the company on the following websites:
• Better Business Bureau
• U.S Chamber of Commerce
• White Pages - Do not meet an employer for an interview at a suspicious location and/or time. If you are going on a job interview, be sure to let a friend or family member know when, where, and with whom you are meeting. Provide your friend or family members the name of the company and the name of the person you are meeting, the address of the interview, and company contact information such as a phone number and email.
- When in doubt about a job posting, ask a Guttman staff member!
- If you have sent money to a fraudulent employer, contact your bank and/or credit card the company immediately closed the account and dispute the charges.
- Don’t feel embarrassed if you were scammed; it can happen to anyone. Report it immediately to CCPP so we can help you and prevent others from being affected.