Career Links is designed to assist Howard Community College students who are low-income single parents or displaced homemakers to experience college success. The Career Links coordinator works one-on-one with students to identify and access the resources necessary for academic, career, and employment success. This service is intended to assist qualified students to better meet their personal, family, and work obligations, while pursuing academic and career goals.

Am I Qualified?

Career Links Services

In addition to awarding limited financial assistance with tuition, books, child care, or transportation, Career Links is a formal, structured program that offers linkages to other HCC and community services. Examples of specific Career Links services, HCC services, and community services include:

• Personal and crisis counseling;
• Support groups and workshops on various personal and academic-related topics;
• Individual meetings designed to plan and review progress toward goal attainment
• Limited financial assistance for tuition, books, transportation, and childcare expenses
• Mentoring by a Career Links peer leader who is a successful and tenured student
• Information offered in the Career Links newsletter, New Horizons

HCC Services

• Disability support services
• Tutoring and other academic support services
• Academic advising
• Career counseling
• Career-related workshops on writing an effective resume, job search strategies, interviewing techniques, and other topics
• Personal growth workshops
• Co-ops & internships
• Job search services

Community Resources

• Human Services Guide
• Maryland People's Council Resource Guide (utility bill assistance for Howard County residents)

Financial Assistance

• Limited funding available for financial assistance for winter and spring term. 
• Minimum requirements for consideration:
• Proof of registration
• Proof of financial need
• GPA of 2.0 or greater
• Participation in at least one on-campus resource (i.e. tutoring; an informative workshop; job assistance; personal counseling; or support group meeting)
• At least one individual appointment per semester with Coordinator (Anita Blake)