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Who We Are

Welcome to First Year and Career Services! Our department is dedicated to helping you successfully transition into college life and lay the foundation for your future career journey.

Vision

First Year and Career Services envisions a community where students own and shape their personal and professional journeys, aligning their values and interests with meaningful careers. Through self-assessment and exploration, we guide students to develop career paths that enhance their lives and contribute to their communities.  We offer a welcoming, supportive, and diverse environment that values each person’s uniqueness and empowers students to embrace their identities as they navigate their futures.

Mission

First Year and Career Services is dedicated to educating and supporting students as they explore career options, build confidence, and strengthen skills. We offer holistic, culturally responsive career development and coaching to help students achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals. By connecting students with valuable resources and services, we guide them in making informed decisions.


We invite you to explore our pages for services and resources. Some of the support you will find includes:

  • Tools to explore career opportunities, interests, and academic pathways to get there.
  • Resources for resume and cover letter writing skills, & interview preparation.
  • Support with networking, job search methods, and scholarship resources. 
  • Information about First Year Experience programs, events, and support.

Pro Tip: Need support getting started, including setting up your ctcLink, MySeattleColleges, and Starfish accounts? Contact our Admissions Entry Specialists at TeamSuccess.Central@seattlecolleges.edu for help!

Students

We are able to see prospective and currently enrolled students to assist you in exploring your career and program options. Please use Starfish or email us to make an appointment.

Who We Are

Robin Mueller

Robin Mueller
First Year & Career Services Advisor

Andrea Salgado

Andrea Salgado
First Year & Career Services Retention Manager

Veronica Villarreal

Veronica Villarreal
First Year and Career Services Advisor