Welcome to ASAP/ACE Career Education & Engagement

Welcome to the ASAP/ACE programs’ career education and engagement page. Here you will learn about your semesterly career benchmark requirement, career programming, how to engage with our career team, and the competencies (skills) employers want from all college graduates, regardless of major. Our goal is to help you get career ready.

What is Career Readiness:

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), “Career Readiness is the attainment and demonstration of essential skills that prepare you for a successful transition into the workplace.”

Your Career Requirement:

As an ASAP/ACE student, you are required to meet with our career specialist once per semester!

You can make a one-on-one appointment with our career specialist or attend a workshop facilitated by our career specialist or peer. To truly develop or strengthen the essential skills all employers want, we encourage you to continually participate in diverse career programs via ASAP/ACE or the Career Development Center.

The Career Team:

Peri Sharpe, ASAP/ACE Career Specialist (CS)

Peri Sharpe has an extensive background in mental health counseling and, since 2019, has been the ASAP/ACE Career Specialist at New York City College of Technology. Her focus is on assisting students not only in developing their career readiness skills but also in helping them discover what their career paths and goals are or could be.
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Engaging with the Career Team:

  • One-on-one 30 minute meeting (in-person, Zoom, or phone) with our career specialist.
  • Attend a career workshop series facilitated by our career specialist and career peer focusing on resume and cover letter writing.
  • Attend career events and discussions to network with professionals while strengthening your career competencies.

Services Offered:

  • Career Coaching / Advisement
  • Resume Review
  • Cover Letter Review
  • LinkedIn Profile Review
  • Mock Interview

Campus Resources and Partnerships:

Professional Development Center (PDC) – Career Services supports students and alumni by cultivating essential competencies necessary to achieve their career goals and connect with employers and professional organizations.

Career Workshops:

Coming Fall 2026

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Career Events:

Coming Fall 2026

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