Lumberjacks GROW

About

You are only 3 1/2 hours away from feeling more confident about your future. Why not start now with Lumberjacks GROW?

Lumberjacks GROW (Guided Reflection on Work) is a program provided by SFA’s Center for Career and Professional Development to help you feel more confident and prepared for your professional journey. You will do this by engaging in meaningful reflection, attending CCPD’s various career development events and meeting with your assigned career coach for an individualized coaching session.

This program takes about 3 1/2 hours across one semester to complete. By participating in this program, you’ll not only leave with the confidence to tackle your next steps, but also earn official Lumberjacks GROW swag and a certificate of completion.

Steps for completing Lumberjacks GROW

  1. Fill out the Fall 2024 Interest Form
  2. Attend the Career Wellness Check Presentation
  3. Attend one CCPD workshop and one career fair
  4. Schedule an appointment through Handshake, SFA's online career management platform, and meet with your assigned career coach

What are you waiting for? Start your participation in Lumberjacks GROW today by filling out the Fall 2024 Interest Form and looking over our schedule of events below.

Important dates

  • Lumberjacks GROW Career Wellness Check Presentation (must attend), 5 p.m. Sept. 18
    • Baker Pattillo Student Center, third-floor commons (Room 3.201)
  • Lumberjacks GROW workshops (must attend one, or make arrangements with CCPD staff if class or work conflicts exist)
    • Next Steps for Seniors Workshop, 5 p.m. Sept. 3 
      • Baker Pattillo Student Center, third-floor commons, room 3.201
    • Job and Internship Search Workshop, 5 p.m. Sept. 11
      • McGee Business Building, Room 133
    • Career and Major Exploration Workshop, 6 p.m. Sept. 24
      • Lumberjack Landing Conference Room, first floor lobby
    • Resume Workshop No. 1, 5 p.m. Oct. 2 
      • Baker Pattillo Student Center, third-floor commons, room 3.201
    • Resume Workshop No. 2, 5 p.m. Oct. 30 
      • McKibben Education Building, Room 131
  • Career Fairs (must attend one, or make arrangements with CCPD staff if class or work conflicts exist)
    • Part-Time Job and Volunteer Career Fair, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 4
      • Baker Pattillo Student Center Grand Ballroom
    • Construction Management and Interior Design Career Fair, 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 
      • Baker Pattillo Student Center Twilight Ballroom
    • Accounting Career Fair, 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 25 
      • Baker Pattillo Student Center Grand and Twilight Ballrooms
    • All Majors Career Fair, 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 16 
      • Baker Pattillo Student Center Grand Ballroom
    • Teacher Career Fair, 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 1
      • Baker Pattillo Student Center Grand and Twilight Ballrooms

For more information, contact CCPD at 936.468.3305 or ccpd@sfasu.edu.