Employer Services

As a local business, 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 graduates that are inspired and ready to be bright, new additions to our vibrant, regional workforce. 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’ll see how we can meet your recruiting needs. We also offer customized training and professional development opportunities to strengthen your current workforce.

Remote Services

Career Services is now offering remote assistance to employers. Services available include:

Exposure to Students Seeking Employment
Job Postings
Handshake Employer Profile Creation
Internships through the Illinois Cooperative Work Study (ICWS) Grant
Information about Upcoming Career Fairs & Hiring Events

Frequently Asked Questions

We get the word out about your openings many ways: online, email, Twitter and with on-campus referrals.

To get started:

Register your organization or company on Handshake.
Once approved, current students, alumni and community members will be able to see your job posting.
You can post as many job opportunities as you’d like at no cost to you.
We keep printed employment postings for students to view and bring them to other events on campus for more exposure.

Yes! We host an annual Back-to-School Job Fair in September which is focused on students and features part-time, flexible, temporary employment and internship positions. Additionally, we offer industry specific hiring events throughout the year.

Absolutely! We welcome employers to reserve a table in high traffic areas on campus. We generally reserve tables from 11 am-1 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Contact 815-825-9472 to inquire.

Yes. Internships are a win-win. They are a great way to learn about a potential employee and are a great opportunity for our students to grow professionally.

There are many options. Internships can be for academic credit and paid or unpaid. All guidelines for educational experiences set by the Department of Labor 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.

Participate on a career panel to discuss your industry and meet potential candidates.
Present as a guest speaker in the classroom to share your expertise.

Kish is a proud participant of the Customized Apprenticeship Programming-Information Technology (CAP-IT) initiative, which works to expand work opportunities for students in the IT field.

At Kish, students can pursue several different IT degrees or certificates, with some taking only a semester to complete. Students can build on their education through multiple certifications or join the workforce immediately with in-demand skills. The CAP-IT program works directly with local employers to find students career opportunities based on their skillset.

Contact Us

Amanda KostCoordinator of Employer & Job Placement ServicesP815-825-9471Eakost@kish.edu

LaCretia KonanDean of Workforce & Community EducationP815-825-9791Elkonan1@kish.edu

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