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Guaranteed Placement Program (GPP)

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The Guaranteed Placement Program (GPP) is a professional development program designed to supplement a student's formal education.

Established in 1999, the GPP integrates classroom instruction, experiential education, and career‑focused workshops. Students may sign up for the program as first‑time, full‑time traditional first‑year students or as transfer students entering the University with 63 credits or fewer. The program is designed to prepare students for entry into the workforce or graduate/professional school after graduation and is delivered through a combination of workshops and individual appointments.

The GPP developmental structure across all class levels, with each year building on the next. During their first‑year and sophomore years, students complete foundational career development requirements, such as drafting their resume and creating a LinkedIn profile. Junior year they get a glimpse of financial literacy and professional etiquette.

In their final semesters, program requirements increase as students begin to focus on professional skills appropriate to the job search and job interviewing such as: resume and cover letter refinementinterview skills and completing a half-hour mock interview with a real employer, attending a job and networking fair, and of course, conducting an effective job search.

Our Guarantee states that any student who signs the GPP contract to opt in to the program and meets all program requirements during their college experience, and does not receive a job offer or admission to graduate or professional school within six months of graduation will be provided with a paid internship* by the University in their chosen field.

If you have additional questions, please e-mail Bernadette Rushmer, Director, at brushmer@misericordia.edu.  

*Terms and conditions apply as outlined on GPP contract.

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Career Competencies

Career competencies and readiness refer to the essential skills and abilities that equip college graduates for success in the workplace and ongoing career development. These core competencies form the foundation for thriving in professional environments and managing one's career throughout life. Through our GPP program, as well as programming in other areas of the university, we help students develop and use these career competencies.

 

I am so grateful for Misericordia’s career center because it prepared me for my future in a graduate program. The workshops and deadlines allowed me to grow as a student while staying on track. "

Brittany C., 2019 graduate