Meet the Career Peer Advisors

The Career Peer Advisor (CPA) program is a registered student organization dedicated to connecting students with career services.  As a CPA, Georgia College students can obtain and build their leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. In partnership with the Division of Student Affairs and University Housing, The Career Peer Advisors provide additional programming in the residence halls such as Resume Review Nights on the first and last Monday of each month.  Each CPA adopts a residence hall and conducts resume reviews and other programs throughout the year.

Career Peer Advisors complete a week long training program on peer advising, interviewing, job and internship search, resume writing, and career services technology.  We continue to recruit new Career Peer Advisors each semester. Each Career Peer Advisor receives an hourly wage for their participation hours.  Contact Jennifer Cash for more information. 

	Akwai Agoons President Major:  Accounting Hometown:  Yaounde, Cameroon Class of 2013 Residence Hall Area:  The Village 500 - 600
	James Bridgeforth, Major: Political Science Hometown: Augusta, Georgia Class of 2013 Residence Hall Area: Sanford Hall
	Lindsey Coleman Vice-President Major: Marketing Hometown:  Jackson, Georgia Class of 2012 Residence Hall Area:  Wells Hall
	Caphale Coombs Major: Psychology Hometown:  Brunswick, Georgia Class of 2012 Residence Hall Area:  Napier Hall
	Jennifer Harper Major:  Psychology Hometown:  Fayetteville, Georgia Class of 2013 Residence Hall Area:  Parkhurst Hall
	Keilah Johnson Major: Liberal Studies Hometown:  Atlanta, Georgia Class of 2012 Residence Hall Area:  The Village 100 - 400
	Seun "O'Shay" Oyewole Major:  Biology (Pre-Med) Hometown:  Nigeria Class of 2014 Residence Hall Area:  Foundation Hall
	Julia Richardson Secretary Major: Mass Communication Hometown:  Covington, Georgia Class of 2013 Residence Hall Area:  Bell Hall
	Huguette "Yaya" Yanga Djatche Major:  Accounting Hometown:  Cameroon Class of 2012 Residence Hall Area:  Adams Hall

Career Peer Advisor Alumni Successes

All Career Peer Advisors complete a two-day training program that teaches them how to write resumes and cover letters, conduct an effective job and internship search, advise peers, and interview effectively.  As a result, our Career Peer Advisors graduate with the tools needed to conduct a successful job search.  

Internships also helped our CPA alumni find career success.  Three of our alumni completed internships that led to them finding their full-time jobs.
 
•  Emily Beatty, Southwest Airlines, OCC Performance Analyst
•  Marianna Miller, Hands-On Atlanta, Development Officer
•  Roslyn Ellis, Enterprise, Management Trainee Program
•  Courtney Murrah, Augusta Ballet, Assistant Director                  

Apply to be a
Career Peer Advisor

What Does a CPA Do?
• Promote career planning in the 
   residence halls and across campus
• Review and critique resumes
• Conduct presentations 
• Meet with students individually
• Represent the Career Center at 
   career fairs and events.
• Suggest creative outreach ideas
• Conduct Career Connection demos
• Staff career information tables
• Develop, implement, and present
   a program each month as a team

What are the Benefits of Being a CPA?
•Gain real experience for your resume
• Develop strong leadership skills
• Receive career development training
• Obtain experience working as a team 
   while marketing and planning events
• Improve communication, listening, and 
   advising skills 
• Network with employers and grad schools
• Hourly wage

Are You Interested in becoming a CPA? 
We recruit for these position on an ongoing
basis.  Apply through the Georgia College
employment website.  Contact Jennifer Cash
if you have questions about the position.