Our employer services can supply you with the resources to contact, recruit and hire Kish students for your organization.
Finding the right people for the job can be a challenge. Kish is proud to produce inspired graduates who are ready to be bright, new additions to our vibrant, regional labor force. We help employers build a strong workforce by connecting them with students. Areas employers have several ways to connect with our students via job postings, career panels, recruitment events, internships and more.
Have another idea not listed below? Give us a call and we will see how we can meet your recruiting needs. We also offer customized training and professional development opportunities to strengthen your current employees.
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Career Services is now offering remote assistance to employers. Services available include:
Register with our online job board Handshake to post positions and more.
We get the word out about your openings in many ways: online, email, Twitter and through on-campus referrals.
To get started:
Yes! We host an annual Back-to-School Job Fair in September, which is focused on students and features part-time, flexible and temporary employment, in addition to internship positions. Additionally, we offer industry-specific hiring events throughout the year.
We work with employers to identify services we can offer to connect them with students. Contact 815-825-9472 to inquire.
Yes. Internships are a win-win. They are a great way to learn about a potential employee and an excellent opportunity for students to grow professionally.
There are many options. Internships can be for academic credit and paid or unpaid. All guidelines for educational experiences are set by the Department of Labor and must be followed.
If you’re looking for an intern, we will advertise the position and send it out to students in applicable majors who meet the requirements to participate in an internship. Give us a call at 815-825-9472 to discuss your needs.
Through Kish advisory committees, employers offer input on industry trends, changes and workforce demands in their areas of expertise to ensure Kish programs are responsive to real-world workforce experience and needs.
Kishwaukee College partners with many local employers on various initiatives. Some employers who have hosted student interns/apprentices during the 2022-2023 academic year include:
Eligible employers can be reimbursed up to 50% for earnings paid to student workers.
Kish College is helping prepare the workforce of tomorrow, and we need your help. Area employers are in demand to provide real-world work experience to students. Employers have the opportunity to connect with Kish students and provide on-the-job training in their program of study.
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