Student Resources
Find Your Career Path
At BSC, we understand that navigating your career path can be both exciting and challenging. Our comprehensive career advising model is designed to support you throughout every stage of your professional journey, from exploring potential career paths to utilizing assessments that help you discover your strengths, interests, and values.
Whether you're preparing to enter the workforce, saving money before transferring, or taking classes for personal enrichment, BSC supports your educational goals.
ONet, the Occupational Informational Network, is a comprehensive online database that provides detailed information about various occupations in the United States. Developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, ONet serves as a valuable resource for career exploration, job outlook projections, wage estimates, and employment trends.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is another tool for students looking to understand the job market and qualifications, explore career options, and make informed decisions about their professional futures. Students can browse by categories such as education, healthcare, technology, and more.
All the Right Tools for Your Career Plan
Bismarck State College provides students and alumni with access to powerful online tools designed to support career exploration, planning, and job placement. Whether you're searching for part-time work, internships or launching your career after graduation, these platforms are here to help guide your journey.
Golden Path
Golden Path Solutions is a personalized career planning tool that helps students align their interests, skills, and goals with real-world career opportunities. By creating a Journey Profile, BSC students can:
- Discover careers that match their strengths and values
- Understand required skills and education for specific career paths
- Connect with employers offering internships, apprenticeships, and job opportunities
- Get tailored insights and guidance to make informed decisions about their future
This platform is ideal for students who are still exploring their options or want a clearer path toward a fulfilling and sustainable career.
Create or access your Golden Path Account
Handshake
Bismarck State College partners with Handshake, an online career development platform that connects students and alumni with job opportunities across local, regional and national companies.
Students and alumni can use their BSC email address to create a Handshake Account, build a profile and begin searching for part-time jobs, internships, and full-time employment. It's recommended to start your job search at least one semester before completing your program.
The Right Connections with Business & Industry
BSC offers a variety of opportunities to help students connect with potential employers and prepare for the job market. These include on-campus interviews, employer info sessions, career fairs, and career readiness workshops covering resume writing, cover letters, interview tips, and online job search strategies. Students can also explore placement statistics to see where past BSC graduates have found employment.
Leverage BSC's Industry Partnerships
As North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution, BSC collaborates with industry leaders to provide hands-on learning experiences. Through internships, cooperative education, and job shadowing, you can gain practical skills and make valuable industry connections. These experiences are integrated into various programs, enhancing your readiness for the workforce?
For Personalized Support
Visit Career Services, located in the Mystic Advising and Counseling Center (MACC). Our team is here to help you explore internship and partnership opportunities that align with your career goals and academic interests.