Career Paths

Below is a sampling of placements for past interns and graduates in Computer & Information Sciences

• AVID Technology
• BOC Edwards
• Bradford Engineering Company
• CAD Associates
• Charles River Laboratories
• Circuit City
• Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• First Essex Bank
• Internal Revenue Services
• Media One
• UPS

Selected Tasks Completed by Students on Job Sites

• Develop effective verbal and written communication skills
• Get experience in working as part of a team
• Acquire capacity for detail
• Develop interpersonal skills
• Get involved in research structure

Helpful Links for Researching Careers

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
  information about specific careers
• What can I do with a major in….
  Career suggestions for a variety of college majors
• America’s Career Info Net
  links to lists of “fastest growing jobs” and general educational outlook
• Job Profiles
  information from professionals working in a variety of jobs

Job Search Links

• BostonWorks
• Career Builder Network
• Chronicle of Higher Education
• MSN Careers
• Monster
• Latin America’s Professional Network
• Boston Herald

Transferring to a Four-Year College

See Transfer Programs and Transfer Events under Academic Advising.

NECC’s Career Planning department has an extensive list of colleges that regularly recruit NECC transfer students.