New Choices Career Development Program
Contact Information
Marple Campus
1301 Academic Building
Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday - By Appointment Only
Phone: 610-359-5232
Fax: 610-359-5351
Email
Annual Fundraiser
Designer Bag Bingo will be rescheduled for a later date
Upcoming Program Schedule
- Classes run upon request of students. We offer virtual and in-person, as well as hybrid.
- In-person classes
CRN 3149 - October 25, 26, 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - CRN 3150 - November 29, 30, December 1
- CRN 3157 - December 8 & 9 - Technology Portion (must have completed New Choices classes to attend)
To register for an upcoming program, please use our quick registration form or call 610-359-5232.
New Choices Career Development Program is a free service of Delaware County Community College and Pennsylvania Women's Work is designed to help individuals going through life transitions (including those experiencing layoffs and furloughs). This is a co-ed program and all are welcome.
Join an engaging in-person program that is part class, part support group to aid you in achieving your short and long-term career goals. The program is 18 hours in the classroom learning the following skills: interview skills, labor market trends, networking, and more while having conversations with others in your situation and receiving 1:1 check in calls with a counselor to formulate a plan for your future. Additionally, students will receive 8 hours of Word and Excel Training after the completion of the 18 hour program. By the completion of the program, participants leave with an updated resume, a clearer idea of their career and educational options, and a plan to see them through with confidence.
To register for an upcoming program, please use our quick registration form (or call).
New Choices Curriculum
- Career assessment
- Career counseling/Planning
- Résumé preparation
- Interview Instruction/Practice
- Skills identification
- Job Search Strategy and Labor Market Trends
- Referrals/connections to community resources
- Exploration of Education/Training Resources
- Linkedin Assistance/Review
- Salary negotiation
- Word and Excel Training
New Choices has been offering career services for 39 years to clients from all backgrounds. Each year, at least 75% of our students are successful in obtaining work or furthering their education.
Want to give back? Click the donate button above, then after entering an amount, hit next. On the next page, there is a "giving options" drop box. Select New Choices to ensure your donation goes toward the program. Your donations are tax deductible, and provide vital resources for our students.