OUR MISSION: Career & Employment Services offers a holistic approach to career readiness.  We build
relationships with our students and empower them to connect with resources and develop skills they need to foster career success during and after their studies.

Office Location and Hours

Even though our primary office is located on the University Campus, we serve students on both the University Campus and City College.  In addition to being available in our University Campus office location, we will also be available while hosting tabling sessions every Wednesday on the City College campus during the Spring 2024 semester.

Library 100 on the University Campus
Our door has a yellow circle in picture to the right
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon - Fri
PH:   406.657.2168
FAX  406.657.2189

Career and employment services

Services we offer

  • Major & Career Exploration
  • Occupational Profiles
  • Job Shadowing & Occupational Interviews
  • Internship & Job Searches
  • Resumes, Cover Letters, & Mock Interviews
  • Professional Networking Opportunities
  • Virtual Internship & Career Fair
  • CareerLink Online Job Board

Our Staff

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Juanita Hooper

Career Specialist

What degree(s) you have and where you graduated from: Bachelor of Science, Psychology & Minor in Business (University of Nebraska-Kearney)   Masters Degree: Rehabilitation Counseling (Montana State University-Billings)

Your first job: Hilltop Café: Dishwasher, Bussing tables, Cook’s Helper, Cashier & Waitress – paid my way through college as a Waitress.

Your top piece of advice for students who are looking for jobs: Stay Positive…Network! Network! Network!

 

Becky

Dr. Becky Lyons

Director

What degree(s) you have and where you graduated from: Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media (Plattsburgh State University of New York), Master of Science in Public Relations (Montana State University Billings), Doctor of Education in Adult and Higher Education

Your first job: Worked on a Dude Ranch near Durango, Colorado

Your top piece of advice for students who are looking for jobs: When you are in the job application process, your first step should always be to call your own number. This way you can  make sure your voicemail box is set up and/or your voicemailbox is not full.  

Ann Kooistra-Manning

Ann Kooistra-Manning

Career Specialist

What degree(s) you have and where you graduated from: Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Spanish (Concordia College), Master of Arts in Applied Anthropology (Northern Arizona University)

Your first job: Bussing tables at a hotel restaurant.

Your top piece of advice for students who are looking for jobs:  It's important to have a plan but stay open to new and unexpected opportunities.

 

 

 

Emma Nelson

Emma Nelson

Career Specialist

What degree(s) you have and where you graduated from: Bachelor of Arts in Family and Human Development (Southern Virginia University)

Your first job: Library circulation desk worker

Your top piece of advice for students who are looking for jobs: Trust in the skills and education you have and just apply! "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"-Wayne Gretzky