Related Links
Occupational Information
An important part of the career decision making process involves gaining an in-depth view of each career being considered. The following websites are very useful to help you learn about career descriptions, working conditions, salary information, job outlooks, and much more. The counselors at OCC can help you make sense of occupational information and provide professional career counseling to assist with the decision making process.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Vocational Biographies (see OCC counselor for password)
- Career Cruising (see OCC counselor for password)
- Vocational Information Network
- O*Net OnLine
- CareerOneStop Toolkit
- What can I do with a major in....
- Exploring Occupations
- Career/Job resources by industry
- Career.org
- JobStar guide for specific careers
- OCC Library Career Information
Contact Information
Schedule an appointment
Schedule your appointment in MyOCC or by calling (248) 341-2270
Appointment Hours
- Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (On Campus & Virtual)
- Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (On Campus & Virtual)
- 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Virtual)
- Wednesdays: Same-Day Drop-In Counseling | Join the waitlist to view current wait times
- 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (or until all spots are filled.)
- 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Virtual only - or until all spots are filled.)
- Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (On Campus & Virtual)
- Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (On Campus & Virtual)
- Please note: Highland Lakes has virtual services only on Friday
- Saturday (see dates below): 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Virtual)
- First two Saturdays in January
- Entire month of July (except July 5)
- Entire month of August (Drop in only; Join the waitlist to view current wait times)
- Entire month of December
Email Counseling
Email counseling at askacounselor@oaklandcc.edu - Please note that some questions may require an appointment.
Questions that can be answered via email include:- Exemptions
- How to change your program
- Financial Aid ineligible course (Counseling is unable to answer specific questions about your financial aid awards.)
- Website navigation
- Program information
- Department contacts
- Counseling appointments can be made via phone and MyOCC only
Counseling Locations
Auburn Hills Campus
2nd Floor B Building
Fax (248) 232-4355
Highland Lakes Campus
2nd Floor of Woodland Hall
Fax: (248) 942-3055
Orchard Ridge Campus
1st Floor of M Building
Fax: (248) 522-3696
Royal Oak Campus
1st Floor of B Building
Fax: (248) 246-2455