Office of Career Development
Empowering Students. Connecting Employers.
The Office of Career Development helps students discover career pathways, build vital professional skills, and connect with meaningful opportunities. From first-year career exploration to post-graduation job searches, we provide the tools, advising, and employer networks necessary for lifelong success.
The information below will guide you through your career development resources and services.
Career Planning & Skill Development
Find Your Path
Take the MyMajors assessment to discover careers and LSSC programs that align with your interests, strengths, and goals. Explore career pathways, learn about employment opportunities, and connect with a Career Advisor to create a plan for your future.
Build Skills Employers Value
Build the skills employers seek. Access career resources in Canvas, attend workshops and events, and participate in hands-on learning opportunities to develop communication, teamwork, leadership, professionalism, and critical thinking skills that support career success.
Alumni
Career support doesn’t end at graduation. LSSC alumni are welcome to access career development services and resources. Contact our office by phone or email to learn how we can support your career goals.
Careers@lssc.edu | (352) 323-3603
Internship Program
Internships at LSSC offer valuable real-world experience, bridging classroom learning with professional practice. These opportunities, which can be full internships or embedded micro-internships within existing courses, provide students with supervised work experience, self-reflection, and the chance to apply their academic knowledge.
Visit the Experiential Learning page and review the Internship Handbook to learn more.
LSSC’s Student & Employer Connection Hub
Handshake
Handshake is LSSC’s online platform where students and employers connect for job and internship opportunities.
- For Employers: Post jobs, recruit talent, and participate in career events.
- For Students: Explore careers, find internships, and connect with local companies.
For Employers
Connect with LSSC Student Talent
Partner with Lake-Sumter State College to connect with skilled, career-minded students and strengthen your talent pipeline. Through internships, recruiting events, and employer engagement opportunities, organizations can build brand awareness, identify future hires, and support student career development.
Ways to Engage
- Host an intern or micro-intern
- Recruit and network on campus
- Offer site visits or job shadowing experiences
Post Jobs and Internships on Handshake
Employers can connect with students through Handshake. Step-by-step instructions to get started with Handshake.
Interested in partnering with LSSC? Contact the Office of Career Development to get started.
Email Office of Career Development | (352) 323-3603