Career Services
Be Prepared for a Futureproof Career
The Career Services team welcomes all students. While providing comprehensive services and resources to ensure our students excel, we look forward to connecting students and employers to create success stories in the aviation industry. Ninety-seven percent of Vaughn students are employed or continue their education within one year of graduating; 77 percent in their field of study.* This is due to the outstanding education, career counseling and experiences they receive on campus and through internships and professional experiences. We consider the career development of each student one of our primary responsibilities. Through our office, students can receive career counseling, application and interview guidance, and long-term support―even after they leave campus and start their next steps as Vaughn alumni.
Vaughn College’s Office of Career Services has assisted students and alumni in securing meaningful internships, full-time jobs, and successful careers within their desired paths. We continuously offer career counseling, industry updates, new prospective opportunities and company literature to help students gain success in their internship and career searches.
Mission: Coaching, counseling, and empowering students to apply strategies, use tools, and make industry connections to maneuver through their careers and contribute to their communities.
Vision: While providing comprehensive services and resources to ensure our students excel, we look forward to connecting students and employers to create success stories in the aviation industry.
of Vaughn grads–77% in their field–are employed or continue their education within one year.*
*Outcomes include data within one year of graduation for graduates who reported via survey. There were a total of 289 reported graduates in 2024. 230 reported an outcome for an 80% response rate. The 2024 graduate class includes September 2023, December 2023 and May 2024 graduates.
Vaughn provides students with invaluable experiences that help prepare them for lifelong careers.
MEET THE STAFF
Chaundra Daniels
DIRECTOR OF CAREER SERVICES Chaundra provides the guidance and structure for a range of student services offered by career services and overseeing all office operations on career development strategies. She has over 25 years working as a seasoned professional with a diverse background in the corporate, healthcare, higher education, and nonprofit sectors. An advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion, she has worked as a job coach, job developer, career counselor, and project manager. She has written award winning grants and developed successful initiatives to assist students, to become more independently involved with their career planning endeavors while securing purposeful employment. Chaundra is an enthusiastic and resourceful administrator. She offers a unique communication style with the ability to successfully engage employers and motivate students through critical thinking. She has a fond appreciation of butterflies and uses their symbolic nature of “transformation” as part of her message in providing inspiration.
Mavis Hall
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Mavis brings her background in human resources and administrative roles within the private and public sectors, including student development in higher education, to assist Vaughn College students with launching their career journey through the comprehensive services provided by career services. Diverse network-building and stakeholder engagement has enabled Mavis to create sustainable pipelines opening doors for students and constituents alike. Mavis enjoys empowering students to advocate for themselves with confidence. She is committed to students achieving success as scholars and leaders, changing the world one student at a time.
Erik Zupance
Assistant Director- STEM Erik is an accomplished professional with a demonstrated history of success in education. He has experience working in elementary and high schools, trade schools, colleges and the test preparation industry all of which gives him a unique ability to relate, coach and guide students on their personal and professional journey's. Within those settings he has had various roles such as director of admissions, student services manager and designated school official. As a native New Yorker, along with his professional experience, Erik brings a very well-rounded approach to his interactions with students. Erik likes to practice what he preaches, which is, professionalism, self-growth and effective communication. His favorite aspect of working with students is seeing their career and personal growth.
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EVENTS
Spring 2026 Take-Off with JFK New Terminal One
Join Career Services as we welcome students back to campus for the Spring 2026 semester.
Meet Vaughn Alumni & recruiters from
The New Terminal One at JFK (JFK NTO)
JFK Terminal 1: New Terminal One
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22
11:00 AM
UPPER LOBBY
(Free Lunch and Employer Giveaways!)
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American Corporate Partners Presentation
Join the American Corporate Partners (ACP) team and the Queens Borough Hall Veterans’ Services as they meet with Vaughn College VETERAN students to discuss mentoring, career guidance, and networking opportunities.
American Corporate Partners
Tuesday, January 27
11AM
ZOOM ID: 522 292 1468
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American Corporate Partners Presentation
FIRESIDE CHAT with Alberto Gomez
On Thursday, January 29 , Vaughn College will host Alberto Gomez, CEO of Astra Service Partners | Premium Mechanical Service Providers. As part of this special visit, Mr. Gomez will engage in a fireside chat interview with Alair Cunningham, Vaughn College Student Government Association, President.
The insightful program is open to the entire campus community. Join us for an enriching discussion and unique opportunity to connect with an industry leader.
Thursday, January 29
3PM
Location: Main Lobby
Learn more at https://astraservicepartners.com/
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Student Courses
Career Development (CD101)
This course prepares students for the many career opportunities available to them as students and graduates. Topics covered include research, job, and internship search strategies, resume and cover letter preparation, networking, and interviewing skills, career competencies, and other relevant career topics. This course graded as pass / fail. Prerequisites: The successful completion of FYE/FYI101.
Course Objectives
Students will learn the requisite (NACE’s Core Competencies) that employers are looking for in addition to experience and technical skills. There are eight career readiness competencies, each of which can be demonstrated in a variety of ways.
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Career & Self-Development
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Communication
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Critical Thinking
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Equity & Inclusion
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Leadership
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Professionalism
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Teamwork
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Technology
Career Insights
Need Help Finding Your Major or Career Path? Our Career Insights tool can help.
Explore Careers
JSfirm.com is proud to partner with Vaughn College to offer additional employment opportunities to their students and alumni. JSfirm.com is the most- recommended aviation job website, always free to jobseekers, and a great place to find your next career!
Partners and Employers
- AAR CORP.
- AMERICAN AIRLINES
- ATLAS AIR WORLDWIDE
- BOEING
- CYIENT
- DELTA AIR LINES
- ENDEAVOR AIR
- FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)
- JOHN F. KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
- LOCKHEED MARTIN
- LUFTHANSA GROUP
- METRO-NORTH RAILROAD
- NASA
- PIPER AIRCRAFT
- REPUBLIC AIRWAYS
- SAFELIGHT INSTRUMENTS, LLC
- SKYWEST AIRLINES
- SPACEX
- SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS
- TESLA, INC.
- THE PORT AUTHORITY
- UNITED AIRLINES
CAREER PLANNING RESOURCES
- Writing Guides
- Social Media
- Professional Success
*Outcomes include data within one year of graduation for graduates who reported via survey. There was a total of 314 graduates in 2021. 154 reported an outcome for an 49% response rate. The 2021 graduate class includes September 2020, December 2020 and May 2021.