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Where Opportunity Meets Preparation
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Career Development Center
Student Center
3rd Floor
Suite 334

Drop-in hours 1:00-3:00pm Monday – Thursday
cdc@worcester.edu
508-929-8941

Your Career Starts Here

At the Career Development Center (CDC), we believe every Worcester State student and alum has the potential to lead with purpose, thrive in their chosen field, and make a meaningful impact in their community. Our mission is to empower you to achieve your professional goals through personalized advising, innovative programming, and experiential learning opportunities that prepare you for today’s—and tomorrow’s—dynamic job market.

Our vision is a campus where every student feels confident in their career direction, equipped with experiences that matter, and connected to a network of opportunity. Whether you’re exploring your options, ready to apply for jobs or internships, or aiming to expand your professional skills, the CDC will guide you every step of the way.

Your journey doesn’t have to wait until senior year—start building your future today. Visit us in the Career Development Center, join our events, and explore the resources that will help you change the way the world works.

We are located on the third floor of the Student Center, room 334. Stop by anytime to discuss how you can partner with the CDC in shaping your career success.

From your first year through graduation and beyond, we’re here to help you:

Discover career paths that align with your passions, strengths, and Worcester State major

Build real-world experience through internships, practicums, and hands-on learning

Develop the skills employers value most—communication, leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving

Connect with our network of engaged and emerging employer partners who hire Worcester State graduates

Prepare for career success with resume reviews, mock interviews, and professional branding strategies

Explore opportunities through career fairs, career conversations, workshops, and networking events

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Worcester State's Top Engaged Employers

Meet our 12 most engaged employer partners—organizations that go above and beyond to support Worcester State students and graduates. These companies have actively connected with students on campus, participated in our career fairs, and consistently recruited Lancers into meaningful career opportunities. Their commitment to student success makes them stand out as leaders in workforce development and champions of the Worcester State community.

AAFCPAs

Barton Associates

Country Bank

 

McLaren & Associates

Autism Allies

Autism Therapeutic Services

Sutton Public Schools

Westborough Public Schools

AKABA LLC

Charles River Laboratories

Christopher House of Worcester

Massachusetts Department of Corrections

 

Enterprise Mobility

Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Meet the Team

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Dannie Lacks
Director
dlacks@worcester.edu
508-929-8965
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Department: Career Development Center

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Teresita Encarnacion
Associate Director of Employer Relations
tencarnacion@worcester.edu
508-929-8107

Department: Career Development Center

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Benjamin Concepcion
Assistant Director of Student Services
bconcepcion@worcester.edu
508-929-8735

Department: Career Development Center

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Tammy Brooks '15
Administrative Assistant
tbrooks2@worcester.edu
508-929-8941

Department: Career Development Center

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Zerayah Obeng
Experiential Learning Coordinator
zobeng@worcester.edu
508-929-8768

Department: Career Development Center

Note: As a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the Career Services Office adheres to NACE best practices and the Massachusetts employer labor standards.

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