The Keystone College Promise

A pledge to every Keystone College student that within six months of graduating from Keystone College you will have received at least one job offer or been accepted into a transfer or graduate program.

Student Responsibilities

Associate and baccalaureate degree students must complete all Keystone Promise requirements listed below. Sequences are recommended, but may be completed at any time prior to graduation.

Eligibility Requirements

• Successful completion of the Keystone Promise requirements. • Graduation from Keystone College.

Additional Support (remediation)

If followed and completed, the Keystone Promise requirements are designed to prepare a student to be competitive in the market post-graduation. However, in the event an offer does not occur within six months of graduating, the student is eligible to receive a personalized career development plan that may include up to 12 additional credits of free coursework.

Qualifications:

Students must wait until at least six months after graduating before requesting free coursework and must actively seek employment and/or college admission during that time.

Keystone Promise Requirements (completed prior to graduation):

Recommended First Year Sequence:

______ Complete the Focus® career assessment program ______ Complete the Keystone Promise Career Plan and have it reviewed ______ Attend the fall or spring Career, Internship and Grad School Fair ______ Login to Handshake and update your account

Recommended Second Year Sequence:

______ Write a resume and have it reviewed and saved on file with Career Services ______ Write a cover letter and have it reviewed and saved on file with Career Services ______ Provide Career Services with contact information for three professional references ______ Attend the fall or spring Career, Internship and Grad School Fair ______ Update your Handshake account

Recommended Third Year Sequence:

______ Complete an internship, shadowing, or Experiential Learning opportunity ______ Discuss graduate school/plans for additional education with staff or faculty ______ Create a LinkedIn account and link to Keystone College and Keystone College Career Services ______ Attend BOTH the fall and spring Career, Internship and Grad School Fair

Recommended Fourth Year Sequence:

______ Update resume and cover letter and have them approved by staff or faculty ______ Conduct a job search with some guidance from faculty or staff ______ Complete a mock interview or interviewing workshop ______ Update your Handshake and LinkedIn accounts ______ Attend BOTH the fall and spring Career, Internship and Grad School Fair