Hello Cambridge College Students,
As the buzz of graduation season fills the air, we want to send congratulations to all our soon-to-be graduates preparing to walk across the stage! As a reminder, the Cambridge College 53rd Commencement Ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, at 4:00 PM. All graduates must arrive no later than 2:30 PM. Doors open at 3:00 PM for the public and guests of participants. For more information about graduation, please click here.
Whether you're donning a cap and gown this year or continuing your journey with us, we've got a lineup of helpful workshops designed to ensure everyone steps into their next chapter with confidence. Stay tuned for what’s coming!
If you need some extra help, remember that CC professional tutors provide amazing support to all students in the areas of writing, research, math, statistics, Excel, accounting, understanding the assignment, reading comprehension, and more! Click here to view the Academic Success Center on MyCC to learn more. If you are unable to attend a tutoring appointment you have made, please cancel the appointment 24 hours before so that other students will have access to that time.
Next, let’s look at the workshops being offered within the next few weeks!
Note: After registering for any workshop, you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link. You also have the option to add the event to your Google calendar. If you do not see the Zoom link, please email leah.barcan@cambridgecollege.edu.
Are You LinkedIn?: Maximize Your Online Professional Presence
Tuesday, May 14, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET). Click here to register
Join Cambridge College’s Career Services Manager, Irina Galatskaya, for this exciting webinar on LinkedIn. What are the benefits of LinkedIn? When you have an optimized LinkedIn profile, your visibility increases as well as your chances of being contacted by a recruiter! We encourage you to log into LinkedIn and view your profile to assess and apply what you learn during this webinar. Contact Irina Galatskaya at irina.galatskaya@cambridgecollege.edu for any questions you may have.
Cambridge College Tools for Success
Wednesday, May 15, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET). Click here to register
Cambridge College has many free resources to support students! Come learn about CC Tutors, TutorMe, Google Suite, Read & Write Gold, and Grammarly. Learning Specialist Leah Barcan will teach you how to get the most out of these valuable tools. Please email Leah.Barcan@cambridgecollege.edu with any questions.
Researching Companies and Industries
Wednesday, May 15, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (ET). Click here to register
Please join Cambridge College Librarian Jeff Cronin for this workshop on researching companies. Developing your skill at researching companies and industries can pay off in numerous ways. It can help you with your coursework, identify prospective employers, prepare for interviews, and research personal investments. There will be a brief presentation about the different types of companies, e.g., publicly held and privately held, and a discussion on various resources on the web and in databases at the Cambridge College Online Library that provide data and analysis for companies and industries. If you need any additional information, please contact Jeff Cronin at Jeffrey.Cronin@cambridgecollege.edu. Please be sure to register in advance.
Understanding the Assignment
Thursday, May 16, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (ET). Click here to register
Saturday, May 18, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (ET). Click here to register
The vocabulary and instructions for academic assignments can be challenging, especially if English is not your first language. Learning Specialist Leah Barcan and CC writing tutor and ESL instructor Joel Krikorian will provide strategies to help you understand exactly what you are being asked to do and how to get started. There will also be time for students to ask questions specific to their assignments at the end. Please email Leah.Barcan@cambridgecollege.edu with any questions.
Job Search Effectiveness
Thursday, May 16, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET). Click here to register
This webinar will introduce you to traditional and non-traditional job searches and so much more! We can help you kick start your job search, talk to you about networking, or address any other job search related questions you might have. Even if you are not actively looking for a job right now, you are encouraged to attend to learn how to prepare for the future. This is a webinar you don't want to miss! Contact Cambridge College’s Career Services Manager, Irina Galatskaya, at irina.galatskaya@cambridgecollege.edu for any questions you may have.
The Art of The Elevator Pitch
Thursday, May 23, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET). Click here to register
Make a great first impression! A bit of preparation will help you to maximize your time, feel confident, and make a good impression with employers. Attendees will be able to develop and practice their 30-second elevator pitch and learn basic principles on how to develop and maintain a professional network. Contact Cambridge College’s Career Services Manager, Irina Galatskaya, at irina.galatskaya@cambridgecollege.edu for any questions you may have.
APA Bootcamp: American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition Citation
Thursday, May 23, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET). Click here to register
CC Librarian Jeff Cronin will provide an introduction to the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition citation style. We will begin by covering APA basics including how to format the most used sources for papers and the basics of in-text citations. We will conclude by covering resources you can use to help with APA. There will also be an opportunity for questions. If you need any additional information, please contact Jeff Cronin at Jeffrey.Cronin@cambridgecollege.edu. Please be sure to register in advance.
English Conversation Group with Charlie DiSilva
Every Thursday, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (ET) via Zoom. Click here to register
Our English Conversation Group is designed to help English language learners practice conversational skills in a safe and structured environment. English Conversation Group meets virtually via Zoom every Thursday (except federal holidays). There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.
Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Remember that Cambridge College has many resources available to help you succeed.
Tracy McLaughlin, Leah Barcan, and your Student Success Team
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Cambridge College is committed to ensuring that its events, services, and facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities under requirements from the ADA of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you need accommodations to help you access our events, services, or facilities, please contact the Office of Disability Support at vera.dimoplon@cambridgecollege.edu or 617-873-0614.