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ConGRADulations to our 2022 Durham Tech graduates!

Over 350 people earned their degrees, diplomas, and certificates during Durham Tech's 60th Commencement Ceremony at the Durham Bull's Athletic Park last Wednesday, May 18.

2021 MacArthur Fellow and 2002 Durham Tech alumnus Ibrahim Cissé delivered the commencement speech (embedded below; link to YouTube video).

https://youtu.be/DI4VLWsmSTg?t=1427

Keep reading for some Durham Tech resources from the College to help you make your next moves and to support you if you're still working towards your goals at Durham Tech!

As always, the Durham Tech Library has many books available for you. Stop in and see us or check out many of our ebook and audiobook resources through Dogwood Digital Library.

Career Services

Durham Tech Career Services mobile homepage: Students and alumni can schedule virtual appointments with Career Counselors via Zoom.

Both current students and graduates have access to all Durham Tech Career Services resources.  

Looking to see what jobs are available? Check out College Central Network where local and regional employers post jobs exclusively for Durham Tech students and alumni.

Creating an account with College Central Network also allows students and graduates to: 

  • Easily search and apply to local and national full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities. 
  • Create and upload a resume and career portfolio for employers. 
  • Access free resume templates, career advice documents, podcasts, videos, and articles. 
  • Stay up to date to events happening at Durham Tech Career Services 

Individualized career appointments are also available. Go to the Durham Tech Career Services page to find the "Make an Appointment" link in order to get one-on-one help with: 

  • Resume Reviews 
  • Mock Interviews 
  • Cover Letter Reviews 
  • Help with the Job and Internship Search 
  • Help with personal branding/LinkedIn 
  • Career Decision Making 

Career Services are free to all Durham Tech students and alumni.


Transfer Help

Durham Tech University Transfer/The Transfer Center mobile webpage

Need help figuring out how to apply and transfer to a four-year university?

Check out the Durham Tech Transfer Center's resources. Current students and alumni can make an appointment to discuss transfer options, get help with writing application letters, financial options for transfer, and get other university transfer-related advice. 


Alumni Networking

Durham Tech Alumni mobile webpage

Specifically for our recent graduates--

Want to give back now that you've graduated and keep up with Durham Tech? Check out Durham Tech's Alumni page and the volunteer opportunities available to all Durham Tech community members.

Let us know how you're doing or what you're up to by sharing your alumni success story. 


Getting Help

Sometimes finding help can be hard. If you find that you need counseling, food, housing, or other assistance after you are no longer a student, feel free to check out the wealth of community resources provided by our Student Wellness and Basic Needs coordinator.

Durham Tech Student Resources Document screenshot-- includes a link to the student support intake form, academic support, child care and support for parents, COVID-19 support, employment, financial assistance, food, health and wellness, housing, mental health and crisis support, technology
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