By: Meridyth sanders ’21, staff writer

LVC’s Breen Center for Graduate Success continually looks for new ways for students to rise above the competition and get on the career path of their dreams.

Formerly known as Career Development, the Breen Center offers resources for current LVC students as well as alumni. The Breen Center also hosts events that give students opportunities to make professional connections and secure internships and potential job offers.

Students who are applying for jobs or internships may bring résumés, cover letters and personal statements into the Breen Center for review before submission. Personal appointments for document reviews can be made via Handshake, but students may also take advantage of the drop-in hours.

The Breen Center recently expanded its drop-in times to include hours on Monday through Thursday. Students may attend drop-in hours for a document review, career advice or academic advice.

Students looking for possible career connections may attend events hosted by the Breen Center such as Pizza with Professionals, an ongoing program that allows students to hear stories from people in a variety of careers while enjoying complimentary lunch in the Lebegern Learning Commons.

This week’s Mock Interview Mania, the Breen Center’s latest event, gave students the chance to register for practice interviews with legitimate professionals. This opportunity allows students to develop strong interview skills and receive credible feedback.

The next scheduled Pizza with Professionals will be held on Nov. 13, at 11 a.m., with representatives from York County Children and Youth. Students may register in advance on Handshake.

Students can access a full description of Breen Center events and opportunities as well as a detailed list of drop-in hours on the Breen Center’s website.