#1
RANKED #1 IN ECONOMIC MOBILITY IN NYC
Moving students from the bottom 20% to the top 1% in income§
Launch Your Career Before You Graduate
Starting in year one, Vaughn’s Career Services team helps students secure internships, build industry connections and land jobs in their chosen fields.
95%
OF VAUGHN GRADUATES
71% in their field—are employed or continue their education within one year
#1
RANKED #1 In upward mobility nationwide
Moving students from the bottom 40% to the top 40% in income**
Hours and Contact
In-Person: Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Remote: Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (via email)
Phone: 718-429-6600, ext. 148
Email: careerservices@vaughn.edu
Director: chaundra.daniels@vaughn.edu
Zoom Meeting ID: 522 292 1468
Our Mission
Our job is simple: help you get hired. Vaughn’s Career Services team provides personalized coaching, employer connections and hands-on support—from your first résumé to your first job offer and beyond. Career development is one of our primary responsibilities. Support doesn’t end at graduation—Vaughn alumni continue to have access to career counseling, job search resources and employer connections long after they leave campus.
Meet the Career Services Team
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 more than 25 years working as a seasoned professional with a diverse background in the corporate, healthcare, higher education and the 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 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 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.
Everything You Need to Get Hired
1:1 Career Coaching
Personalized guidance from experienced advisers who know your industry
Résumé Review and Editing
Stand out to recruiters with a polished, professional Résumé
Ongoing Communications
Internship and job opportunities are frequently sent to students
Interview Preparation
Practice with real-world scenarios, mock interviews and the STAR method
Career Fairs and Networking Events
Meet employers who are actively hiring Vaughn students and alumni
Employer Engagement Days
Connect 1:1 with recruiters while they are on campus
Site Visits
Tour the companies and organizations you want to work for
Career Insights Exploration
If you’re not sure of what career path is right for you, use our Career Insights tool to explore options aligned with your interests and major
Lifelong Career Support
Vaughn alumni continue to have access to career services support after graduation
Career Development Course: CD101
Career Development (CD101) prepares Vaughn students for the many career opportunities available to them as students and graduates. Topics include job and internship search strategies, résumé and cover letter preparation, networking, interviewing skills, career competencies and other relevant career development topics. The course is graded pass/fail. Prerequisite: successful completion of FYE/FYI101.
Through CD101, students develop the eight career readiness competencies that employers look for—as defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
- Career and Self-Development
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Equity and Inclusion
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Technology
Support at Every Step of Your Journey
Career readiness is built over four years, not overnight. Here’s how Career Services supports you from orientation to offer letter.
Years One to Two: Explore
- Discover career paths aligned with your major using our Career Insights tool
- Build your first professional résumé with adviser support
- Complete Career Development (CD101)
- Join clubs, organizations and professional associations
- Attend your first career fair and employer event
Years Two to Three: Experience
- Secure internships in your field through Handshake and employer partnerships
- Attend conferences, competitions and industry events
- Grow your professional network through employer engagement days and alumni connections
- Refine your résumé and begin building your LinkedIn presence
Years Three to Four: Launch
- Apply for full-time roles through Handshake and JSFirm.com
- Practice mock interviews with Career Services advisers
- Connect directly with on-campus recruiters from top employers
- Leverage your internship experience in your job search
After Graduation
- Access ongoing career support as a Vaughn alumnus
- Continue using Handshake to search for jobs and post your résumé
- Reach out to Career Services for coaching, résumé updates and employer referrals
Connected to Industry Leaders
Vaughn College maintains active recruiting relationships with employers across aviation, aerospace, engineering, technology and management. Recruiters regularly visit campus for employer engagement days, career fairs, classroom presentations, information tables, workshops and interviews.
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 | SkyWest Airlines | SpaceX | Spirit AeroSystems | Tesla | The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey | United Airlines | And more
Career Outcomes: Real Results for Vaughn Graduates
Ninety-five percent of Vaughn graduates are employed or continuing their education within one year of graduation. Seventy-one percent are working in their chosen field.* These outcomes reflect not just the quality of a Vaughn education, but the sustained support of the career services team and the strength of Vaughn’s employer relationships.
Earnings to Look Forward To
Median annual salaries in New York for some of the careers Vaughn will prepare you for.||
||Per Lightcast career data
Commercial Pilot
$232K
Aircraft Mechanic
$89K
Air Traffic Controller
$161K
Operations Manager
$137
Mechatronics Engineer
$123K
Software Developer
$155K
Career Services Events
The career services department is constantly hosting career fairs, employer engagement days, site visits and other opportunities for networking. Check back as new events are scheduled.
Fall 2026 Career Fair
Your next job could be one conversation away. Vaughn’s career fair brings dozens of employers straight to campus—major airlines, government agencies and aerospace innovators all looking to hire Vaughn talent.
Career Services Newsletter
The Vaughn College Career Services Newsletter puts a spotlight on our students and alumni, turning their education into real-world opportunity—from internships to full-time offers that launch lifelong careers. Alongside these success stories, you’ll find the latest updates from career services: upcoming events, recruiting tips and resources to help you land your next opportunity.
Browse the archive below and download past issues.
Career Services FAQs
Vaughn College’s career services department employs a variety of tools to assist students and alumni in their development as professionals. The department meets and communicates with individuals through appointments, e-mail, phone and Zoom conversations, providing information, editing and reviewing resumes and helping with the job and internship search process. The department conducts workshops on résumé writing, interviewing skills and professional conference preparation. It organizes Employment Engagement Days in the fall and spring. The department also networks with organizations and companies on behalf of Vaughn students for job and internship opportunities.
Students are encouraged to engage with Career Services as early as their first semester. Early involvement helps students explore career options, develop professional skills, build résumés and secure internships before graduation.
Yes. Career Services offers individual appointments, workshops and resources to help students create and improve résumés, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles and other professional materials.
Yes. Students can participate in mock interviews, receive personalized feedback and access online interview preparation tools to build confidence and improve interviewing skills.
Yes. Vaughn College alumni have access to Career Services support, including career advising, job search assistance, networking opportunities and select employer recruiting events.
Students can schedule appointments by contacting the career services department directly via Handshake.
Yes. Career Services provides guidance on internship and job search strategies, networking and professional development while working in partnership with other campus offices regarding employment regulations and authorization processes.
Recruiters regularly visit Vaughn for events such as Employer Engagement Days. They make virtual and on-campus presentations, host information tables, speak to students in classroom settings, hold workshops and interview students for job and internship positions.
Ninety-five percent of Vaughn graduates are employed or continue their education within one year of graduation, 71% working in their chosen field within that same timeframe.* See outcomes data.
Learn more about Vaughn’s ROI and fast facts.
Career Insights is a tool available through Vaughn’s website that helps students explore career paths aligned with their interests, major and skills. It is particularly useful for students who are deciding on a program or want to understand what career options are available in their field.