Student Employment & Internships
As part of your career planning process, you will want to explore your individual interests, personality, your JCC degree and how they relate to jobs available. A part of career counseling helps you explore these as you look at continuing your studies and/or finding employment. This may include resume and cover letter development and critiques, as well as interviewing techniques. Job placement activities are supported through the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) (opens in new window.)
Career Coach
Take a career inventory to explore your character traits based on career fields and related occupations. You can also build a resume!
Career Workshops
Engage in a variety of career and employment readiness workshops.
Personalized Appointments
Make an appointment with a professional for career counseling, cover letter and resume development, and mock interviewing.
Handshake
Connect with employers and post credentials for employment and internships.
On-Campus Student Employment
Jefferson students can work on-campus and earn a paycheck while taking classes. If you would like to learn more about Student Employment or apply for a position, please visit our Work on Campus page. On-campus supervisors please refer to the Student Employment Supervisor Manual as a guide when hiring student workers.
Employment Resources
Check out this resource sheet with links to job search sites, local job openings, and more!
Download Employment Resource Sheet
LEADS: Learn, Earn, Apply, Develop, Succeed
Jefferson's Internship Program
Internships are short-term work experiences that allow you to observe and participate
in professional environments. They are also a great way to explore how your interests
relate to possible careers. More specifically, internships provide the opportunity
to get an inside view of an industry and organization, gain skills, and make professional
connections that enhance your network. Internships can clarify your career interests
and stand out to employers in your search for a full-time job after graduation.
Benefits or participation in the program LEADS to:
Learning from industry experts and receiving mentors/future professional references.
Earning financial compensation for applied learning experiences.
Applying theoretical classroom knowledge to real world experiences.
Developing transferable/employable skills to boost your resume.
Succeeding in completing your degree and professional career goals.
Upcoming Events + Workshops
NACE Career Readiness Competencies
Our Career and Student Employment Services strive to prepare Jefferson Students with
the Career Readiness Competencies of the National Association of Colleges and Employers
(NACE), through workshops, personalized sessions, networking platforms, and providing
countless resources.
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