About Our Services

Summit Academy OIC has partnered exclusively with College Central Network® to power its career management platform for its The Career Center.

College Central Network is a robust career platform designed to provide job seekers with employment opportunities and career development resources, while providing a pipeline of new talent to business and industry. It features opportunities for part-time jobs, internships, and full-time employment, making the job search experience easier and more productive for you.

The platform also provides a quick, easy way to sign up for career fairs, workshops, résumé reviews, and appointments with Career Services staff. You'll find great job and internship opportunities here, as well as relevant career advice resources, including the award-winning College Central Podcast featuring over 125 quick dives into specific career related topics. Plus, you'll have access to the Job Agent, which automatically matches job opportunities to your unique profile.

To date, over six million jobs have been posted by more than two million employers, who are recruiting candidates through the Network—their one-stop shop for recruiting!

For Students

Students have been pre-registered to use our CCN services. Select the "Activate" link to complete the registration process.

If you have activated your account, sign in.

Once registered, you may:

  • Search for jobs posted exclusively to Summit Academy OIC and search the Jobs Central® national job board.
  • Build a résumé with Résumé Builder, or upload a résumé file to Resume Central® so you can apply directly to jobs and/or allow it to be searched by employers (if you so authorize). Your résumé will be reviewed by our office and must be approved before it can be sent to employers or submitted online to posted jobs.
  • Build an online portfolio in Career Portfolio Central® to support your résumé and demonstrate your best work to employers.
  • Review your job search history. Report offers/hires.
  • Receive emails about programs, services and job-related topics.
  • Gain access to announcements, upcoming events, career advice documents, career advice videos, podcasts, and career articles from over 125 authors.
  • Search our Mentoring Network to find profiles of people who work in your fields of interest and contact them online.

Our Career Services team works with community partners and a large network of employers and alumni to foster a community where students are supported throughout their career development process. We are here to help you become “work ready” and assist you in securing industry or related careers.

Your career services team is here to assist you with:

  • exploring career options
  • overcoming barriers to employment
  • resume, cover letters, and job applications
  • part-time/full-time and seasonal employment
  • work-study opportunities for current students

Got A Job?

Let your College Success Coach know and receive a congratulatory gift from Summit to celebrate your new job!

For Alumni

You must register with CCN to use our services.

If you have already registered, sign in to begin using our services.

Once registered, you may:

  • Search for jobs posted exclusively to Summit Academy OIC; search the Jobs Central® national job board .
  • Build a résumé with Résumé Builder, or upload a résumé file to Resume Central® so you can apply directly to jobs and/or allow it to be searched by employers (if you so authorize). Your résumé will be reviewed by our office and must be approved before it can be sent to employers or submitted online to posted jobs.
  • Build an online portfolio in Career Portfolio Central® to support your résumé and demonstrate your best work to employers.
  • Review your job search history. Report offers/hires.
  • Receive emails about programs, services and job-related topics.
  • Gain access to announcements, upcoming events, career advice documents, career advice videos, podcasts, and career articles from over 125 authors.
  • Search our Mentoring Network to find profiles of people who work in your fields of interest and contact them online.
  • Become a Mentor
    There are two ways to join our Mentoring Network:
    1. Join by registering as an alumnus/a
      This will allow you to take advantage of all online services, including the ability to search and network with other Mentors.
    2. Create a Mentor-only account
      If you only wish to become a Mentor, Register Here.

Services for Recent Alumni (6 months post-graduate)

  • Assistance with Driver’s License Reinstatement
  • Microgrants (Educational,Small Business, Car Purchase/Repairs)
  • Tools, Union Dues, Uniforms
  • Reduced Monthly Bus Cards
  • Career Coaching
  • Direct Resume Referrals to Employers
  • Job Leads
  • Over 100 career podcasts
  • Special invitations for campus hiring fairs, workshops and events
  • Walk-Ins (resume, cover letter, job applications, job search, etc.)

Career development is a lifelong process, so it makes sense to offer you lifelong career services! Whether you’re just starting out or contemplating a change in direction, career services is here to help you. We offer a wealth of tools and resources specifically designed to support Summit alumni at any point in their career.

Got A Job?

Let your College Success Coach know and receive a congratulatory gift from Summit to celebrate your new job!

Don't know who your coach is? Reach out to Michael Bruins, Career Services Manager, at mbruins@saoic.org

For Employers

Our online Employer Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

You must register your organization with our office prior to accessing these services. Once your registration is reviewed, if it is approved you will receive an email which includes a link to activate your account.

If approved, depending on your access level, you will be able to use some or all of the services listed below:

  • Job Posting
    Post jobs targeted to Summit Academy OIC students, alumni.
  • Résumé Search
    Search résumés of our students, alumni.
  • Portfolio Search
    Search career portfolios that have been prepared by our students, alumni.

We celebrate the diversity of our student body and appreciate that each student brings an unique background, life story, and set of interest, skills, and goals.

As an employer partner, we work closely with you to find the right candidate for your career opportunity. You can trust that the candidates we send to you are vetted according to industry standards.

In addition, Summit students have adhered to a strict attendance policy while successfully passing all classes without any reported student conduct issues. Summit also assists its students in addressing barriers to employment through our partnerships with other community-based organizations.

As students approach graduation, they participate in a Career Development course. Upon successful completion, graduates have a polished resume, well-practiced interview skills, and an enthusiasm to improve their lives by finding jobs they love. They are ready to work...for you!

If you have questions or would like more informaiton about hiring a Summit graduate or being involved in hiring activities (such as participating in mock interviews during the Career Development course), please contact the career center at (612) 278-5267 or email Michael Bruins at mbruins@saoic.org

Summit students enter the workforce prepared with confidence, skills and the ability.

Whether you’re seeking interns, full-time or part-time employees, career services offers several ways to help you identify candidates.

You can participate in our direct resume referral program or a virtual hiring fair. We also invite you to facilitate an industry-specific tour, act as guest speaker or help students prepare for the workplace through mock interviews.

If you are interested in supporting Summit Academy and/or finding job-seekers for your open positions, please reach out to Michael Bruins, Career Services Manager, at mbruins@saoic.org