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At Thomas College our
annual graduate placement rate has exceeded 90% for more than 15 years. We are
confident of our ability to provide solid academic programs and to prepare our
students for successful careers. In 1999, the Guaranteed Job Placement
Program* was established to highlight this strong belief in and commitment to
our students.
Students qualify for
this unique partnership by agreeing to:
-complete
at least 90 credits toward their bachelor's degree at Thomas College
-graduate with a GPA of 2.75 or better
-successfully complete an internship for credit in their major field of study
-develop a
productive working relationship with the office of Career Services
-owe no
balance to the College and not be in default of any loans
Through the Career
Services Office, students are offered support and information for the
career-planning and job-search process. Workshops and one-on-one assistance are
available for self-assessments, resume and cover letter preparation, interview
skills, employment search strategies, graduate school applications, employer
expectations, business etiquette, and more. Career Fairs are held each spring,
and fairs offered by other schools are promoted. Students can opt to participate
in on-campus recruiting and make contacts through our Alumni Career Network.
Thomas graduates are
highly regarded and sought after by area employers, as evidenced by our
placement record. But sometimes, despite great efforts, students are unable to
obtain employment within six months of graduation, or cannot find work in their
major fields of study. Our pledge to these graduates is to continue to
actively work with them in their employment search. As an additional
demonstration of our commitment to qualified graduates who have not found
employment within six months after graduation, Thomas College will assume repayment of an
individual’s federally guaranteed student loans during the time he or she
is not
working, for a period of up to one year. Graduates who are employed, but not working in their field of
study are eligible to take additional classes at Thomas--up to six graduate
courses, or unlimited undergraduate classes for up to two years, tuition free, to
help them become even more marketable.
We believe in our
students and this unique partnership. It’s that simple.
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