Student Services is Dedicated to Assisting and Supporting Students by Providing Comprehensive Career Placement Strategies 

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Sumner College is committed to each student from the moment they step into the school.  Not only is it important to us that we provide quality education, but it is equally important that our graduates enter the workplace prepared and in a timely manner.  While we cannot and do not guarantee employment to our graduates, we will use all available resources to help graduates secure a position in their chosen career field.  At Sumner College, we truly believe that our success is only as great as the success of our graduates. 

How We Support Your Success

How Does the Student Services Department Support Students?

• New Student orientation is held prior to the first day of class so students are prepared and familiar with the college.
• Assist with the development of cover letters, and résumés.
• Teach proper formatting for business letters and professional emails.
• Assist in the interview process from the submission of online applications, to mock interviews, and professional appearance.  Debriefing is completed with the student at the end of the process.
• Locate Internships and Externships opportunities by networking with local employers.
• Coordinate tutoring sessions (Individuals or Groups).
• Host Guest Speakers

How Does the Career Services Department Help with the Job Search?

• Utilize all available career resources:                                                                                     - Internet
  - Newspaper
  - Network Organizations
  - Trade Articles
  - Community Contacts
  - Referrals
  - Relationships with local area businesses and staffing agencies.
• Students and graduates are also given tips and strategies for using all available resources so they can also search on their own time.
• Attend career fairs.
• Promote the utilization of networking opportunities, including social networking.
• Students have access to a variety of career and industry articles and reading material.                       - An Occupational Library is developed and maintained.

Additional Services:

• Utilize available resources to assist students with finding part-time jobs while they are in school as long as it does not disrupt academic progress.  (*This does not guarantee a student will have a job while in school)
• Assistance with organizing transportation and living arrangements (i.e. housing and finding roommates).
• Finding social services such as: TANF, Medical Services, etc.

To learn more about these services contact the Student Services Department at 877-682-5601 or studentservices@sumnercollege.edu.

Request a Transcript:

An official transcript can be obtained for a charge of $10.00; unofficial transcripts are available at no charge.  Please contact the Registrar at registrar@sumnercollege.edu or at 877-682-5601 to receive a transcript request form.  Payment can be made with a check, VISA, MasterCard, or by Cash if paying in person. 

The form can be mailed to:

Sumner College
Attn: Registrar
8909 SW Barbur Blvd.|Ste 100
Portland, OR 97219

Or Faxed to: 503-952-0010

Or Emailed to: registrar@SumnerCollege.edu

ALUMNI:

Need to refresh your memory on a few subjects? Sumner College welcomes you to sit in on class you've already taken. Contact the Director of Education to find out how: LLong@SumnerCollege.edu.

Here are just a few employers that have hired our recent graduates:

Court Reporting

Paralegal

Corrections Officer

Practical Nursing

Sumner College Graduates

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