Career & Professional Readiness Center

The Career and Professional Readiness Center (CPRC) offers innovative programming and comprehensive services that help students explore and clarify career goals, prepare and compete for the opportunities they seek, and establish a solid foundation upon which to build their careers.

Let's begin with a Handshake and a visit

The CPRC's investment in SBU students begins freshman year and continues right through to graduation — and beyond. Our experienced career counselors are here to help you.

We partner with Handshake, the No. 1 career network and recruiting platform for college students, career centers, employers and young alumni.

To schedule an appointment with a CPRC counselor, log in to Handshake and click on the Career Center tab.

Helping Bonnies first

As a Bonaventure graduate, you belong to a vast alumni family that understands how special you are, and how valued an employee you will be.

Serving students, alumni, employers & families

We're a multi-faceted career services organization that engages with all SBU stakeholders in the job-search industry.

Services for students

We specialize in offering career assessment tools and resources, including some of the most comprehensive and progressive professional development programs you'll find anywhere.

We're a student's fastest track to career readiness. We'll help you find meaningful internships, connect you with alumni professionals and other networking groups, help you craft the perfect resume and cover letter, polish your interviewing skills, even help you find service opportunities.

The CPRC is your partner throughout your academic career as you prepare for future employment. Our Competitive Edge Certificate (The EDGE) helps students develop professional skills sought by employers and graduate schools.

Discover all that the CPRC can do for you at CPRC Services for Students.

We also offer a range of services for others:

Alumni

The CPRC continues to provide career services to SBU graduates long after they've left campus.

Services for Alumni

Employers

Looking for the perfect candidate for that full-time vacancy or internship? Look no further.

Services for Employers

Families

Learn strategies for supporting your student's career development.

Services for Families

About the CPRC's professional staff

The Career and Professional Readiness Center is staffed by experienced career counselors and intern- and job-placement professionals.

Pamela Ferman, CPRC Director

ferman-pam_web Pam joined the CPRC in 2011 and served as assistant director for four years before being named director in August 2018.

As assistant director, Pam served as employer relations coordinator, managing on-campus recruiting, which included employer outreach and helping to secure internship and job opportunities for students. In addition, Pam worked with students through individual appointments in support of their professional development.

Pam holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Geneva College and a master's degree in higher education from Drexel University. Learn more about Pam by viewing her LinkedIn profile.

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Marie Torrey, Career Counselor

professional-pic2b920edbffdd6061b4a4ff0000c5c4e8 Marie joined the CPRC in August 2015. In her role as career counselor, Marie works individually with students in developing realistic and appropriate career goals, as well as provides consultation on resumes, cover letters and the graduate school search process.

Additionally, she manages The EDGE, the CPRC's professional development certificate program.

Marie holds a Bachelor of Science in social work and psychology from Roberts Wesleyan College and a Master of Science in counseling education from St. Bonaventure. Learn more about Marie by viewing her LinkedIn profile.

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Mary Pezzimenti, Student Employment & Recruiting Coordinator

Mary Pezzimenti Mary joined the CPRC in 2019. She works closely with students interested in working on campus and assists in their professional development through individual appointments.

She also develops relationships with employers to help secure internships and job opportunities for students.

Mary holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from the State University of New York at Geneseo.

Learn more about Mary by viewing her LinkedIn profile.

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