Anamarc College - Career Services

Welcome to the Career Services Center: The One Stop Source for your employment endeavors!

The mission of the Career Services Center is to produce viable opportunities for our students to obtain gainful employment as expeditiously as possible through direct assistance and innovative job preparation sessions conducted by the Career Services Director. The department’s primary goal is to ensure students are employed within their chosen field of study upon successful completion of their training.

Currently, the department is operated by the VP of Human Resources, Elena Liggins and Career Services Administrative Assistant, Maria Rodriguez. Both Elena and Maria have been with Anamarc over three years and understand the challenges our graduates face when entering the workforce. You can be assured they are committed to providing you with the assistance you need to find a job as swiftly as possible.

Furthermore, the Career Services Center accommodates all vocational students in externship sites that provide training in a facilitative learning environment.

David Abel Contreras
Career Services Director

Please refer below to the most commonly asked questions related to externship and placement.

1. Can I start my externship early?

You are able to start volunteer services through your initiative, but the hours are not applied to the externship phase. The externship is the last class and successful completion of all classroom courses is a prerequisite for the externship phase.

2. Can I finish my externship early?

The externship cannot be accelerated. It is based on the same rules as if you were attending class in school. You can complete additional hours above the 120, but must maintain your attendance for the entire term.

3. Can I change externship sites?

Yes, you are able to change externship sites, but there are a few guidelines to follow. Please contact the Career Services Director for complete details.

4. Does the Career Services Center provide placement assistance outside of El Paso?

Yes, the Career Services Center does provide placement assistance in other areas within the United States. Please contact the Career Services Director with ample notice prior to your move.

If you have any further questions, please refer to the Ask Question/Contact Us page to submit your question to the Career Services Director. You will receive a response within 24 hours.