Career Counseling

Career research and counseling can lead you on the path to a rewarding career. Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions we face – as a student, as a worker seeking a career change or as an individual entering the workforce after an absence.

For assistance with your career choice make an appointment with one of the LWIT advisors:
Maggie Assaad (239)377-0912 or assaadma@collier.k12.fl.us
Heidi Duff (239)377-0934 or duffhe@collier.k12.fl.us
Lee Willer-Spector (239)377-7491 or spectn@collier.k12.fl.us
or
visit a career research web site (a few suggestions are listed below) and then make an appointment with one of our advisors to discuss your results. Computers are available in the Student Service Office for career assessment activities.

• www.flchoices.org
• www.acinet.org
• www.careersnow.org
• www.employflorida.com
• www.bls.gov/oco

The placement specialist provides a no-cost link between employers who wish to hire qualified applicants and students who are actively seeking full or part-time employment in their chosen career. A team approach involving the placement specialist, the instructor, and program advisory committee members provide up-to-date information about employment trends. The LWIT placement specialist assists the student with their job search activities - job placement is not guaranteed.

• Job vacancies are posted daily on the "Employment Opportunities Bulletin Boards" located in the cafeteria of building #1. Vacancies are also forwarded to the program instructor for posting in the classroom.
• Students make direct contact with the employer to set-up an interview.
• Two computers and a fax machine are located in the Student Services Department for student's use with their job search activities.
• Assistance with:
• job search tips and techniques
• resume and cover letter preparation
• job application completion
• the interviewing process
• networking and more

To schedule an appointment for individual assistance contact Brenda Kerstetter, Placement Specialist at (239)377-0940 or kerstebr@collier.k12.fl.us

Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology (LWIT) provides a no-cost link between employers who wish to hire qualified applicants and students who are actively seeking full or part-time employment. A team approach involving the Employment Advisor, the instructor, and program advisory committee members provide up-to-date information regarding employment trends. The LWIT Employment Advisor assists the student with their job search activities.

LWIT is committed to the principles of equal education and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, creed, handicap, or national origin as provided by law. The principles will apply in the referral of potential job applicants for your listed vacancy.

Vacancies will be posted for two (2) weeks unless notified by you or your representative to either cancel or extend the request. Employment opportunities will be posted on our Job Board and shared with the program instructors. Individuals interested in applying for the position will contact your company directly.
An employer may use the LWIT Employment Opportunity form or design their own.

Postings can be sent via:

• Electronic job posting form
• fax (239)377-1003
• phone (239)377-0940
• mail or hand deliver to 3702 Estey Avenue; Naples, FL 34104
• email kerstebr@collier.k12.fl.us

• Provide printed material and/or electronic link about your organization
• Announce your special events such as an open house, recruitment fair
• Set-up an information table in cafeteria during lunch to speak with students about current or potential job openings.

Come experience LWIT firsthand. When programs are in session, tours are conducted for prospective students, employers and the community. To schedule a tour, please call Brenda Kerstetter, Placement Specialist, (239)377-0940 or email kerstebr@collier.k12.fl.us