MHCC Career Planning and Counseling Center

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MHCC Career Planning and Counseling Center

MHCC's CPCC offers resources to support students in career development, work study, & mental health

03/10/2026

One of the best parts about working on campus?

You get to meet people across MHCC — staff, faculty, and other students.

Campus jobs often turn into:

🤝 Mentors
💡 Professional references
🌟 Opportunities you didn’t expect

03/05/2026

👀 Keep an Eye on Handshake! 👀

Quick reminder: New student jobs can pop up at the beginning of each term!

If you haven’t already:
📲 Download the Handshake app
🎓 Select your college: Mt. Hood Community College
📧 Sign in with your Saints MyMHCC login

Then check in occasionally so you’re ready if a position appears!

03/03/2026

Come say hi today in the Student Union!

03/01/2026

🧠✨ Mental Health Reminder: You are more than your grades, job search, or to-do list. Take breaks. Ask for help. Be kind to yourself. 💙

02/27/2026

📄🔍 Resume Fun Fact: Employers often spend less than a minute reviewing a resume. Clear formatting + strong bullet points = win! 💙

Need resume help? > > Email mhcareer@mhcc.edu to set up an appointment!

02/25/2026

💼🌱 Career Growth Tip:

On-campus and off-campus jobs both build skills employers love — communication, teamwork, and time management, just to name a few... Every job counts toward your future career! ✨

02/24/2026

☕📚 Work–Life Balance Poll 📚☕

Which one are you today?
🔹 Running on caffeine
🔹 Feeling organized
🔹 Somewhere in between

(No wrong answers! 😄)

02/22/2026

🎤💼 Interview Practice Reminder.... Have an interview coming up — or just want to feel more confident? Jennifer McNeil can help with interview practice! Appointments are available on Zoom or in-person through Navigate or by emailing mhcareer@mhcc.edu. ✨

02/19/2026

💼✨ How to Get an On-Campus Student Aide Job at MHCC ✨💼

1️⃣ Be Enrolled in Classes 📚
✔️ Must be enrolled
✔️ 6+ credits required to be eligible

🚫 No FAFSA required!

2️⃣ Create Your Handshake Account 💻
👉 https://mhcc.joinhandshake.com

✅ Select your school - Mt. Hood Community College
✅ Use your Saints email
✅ Use your MyMHCC password so it links automatically

3️⃣ Search & Apply 🔎
Look under MHCC Collections for SA (Student Aide) positions and apply!

4️⃣ Interview 🎤
Come prepared & show them why you’d be a great fit! ✨

5️⃣ Get Hired 🎉
Your supervisor emails Student Employment to confirm your hire.

6️⃣ Check Your Saints Email DAILY 📧⚠️
Student Employment will email you your next steps.
👉 Read ALL instructions carefully.

⏳ Timeline to Plan For:

🗂 Hiring process: takes about 2 weeks
(Depends on how quickly YOU respond and bring required documents!)

💵 Payroll processing: about 1 additional week

✨ Plan for roughly 3 weeks before you can start working.

💡 Pro Tip: The faster you respond to emails and bring correct documents, the faster you can start working and the faster you start getting PAID!

02/17/2026

💼✨ How to Get an On-Campus Work-Study Job at MHCC ✨💼

1️⃣ Submit your FAFSA 📝
Apply here 👉 https://bit.ly/MHCC-FAFSA

💰 Your award depends on your FAFSA eligibility.
💰 26-27 FAFSA application is open now for next year, get it in early!

2️⃣ Enroll in Classes 📚
✔️ Must be enrolled
✔️ 6+ credits = eligible for the maximum award (based on FAFSA status!)

3️⃣ Create Your Handshake Account 💻
👉 https://mhcc.joinhandshake.com

✅ Use your Saints email
✅ Use your MyMHCC password so it links automatically

4️⃣ Search & Apply 🔎
Look under MHCC Collections for FWS (Federal Work-Study) jobs and apply!

5️⃣ Interview 🎤
Show up prepared & shine! ✨

6️⃣ Get Hired 🎉
Your supervisor emails Student Employment to confirm your hire.

7️⃣ Check Your Saints Email DAILY 📧⚠️
Student Employment will email you next steps.
👉 Read ALL instructions carefully.

⏳ Timeline to Plan For:

🗂 Hiring process: takes about 2 weeks
(Depends on how quickly YOU respond and bring required documents!)

💵 Payroll processing: about 1 additional week

✨ Total time before you can start working: plan for roughly 3 weeks

💡 Pro Tip: The faster you respond to emails and bring correct documents, the faster you can start working and the faster you start getting PAID!

02/06/2026

Careers with Impact: Nonprofit Jobs & Volunteer Fair 🌍✨

Connect with nonprofit organizations making a difference in our community. 🤝

Explore jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities across service-focused fields. 💼📚

📅 March 3, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Student Union | MHCC Gresham Campus

Ideal for students looking for hands-on experience and meaningful career paths. 🚀

Are you an employer looking to participate?
📧 Email Jennifer McNeil at mhcareer@mhcc.edu

01/29/2026

❄️❄️ Winter Term Student Parent Support Group ❄️❄️

This group is for MHCC Students who are:

✳️ Currently parenting or caregiving a child or children.

✳️ Seeking a community of other parents for mutual support.

✳️ Looking to learn new strategies to balance parenting and school.

✳️ Eager to learn new strategies to support your own and your child’s or children’s mental health.

Interested in joining this group? Scan QR code or go to https://bit.ly/MHCCStudentParentRSVP to complete the form.

Address

26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR
97030

Telephone

+15034917432

Website

https://www.mhcc.edu/careercenter/

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