Do You Need Some Experience?
Internships, working at a summer job or in a family business, volunteer work in the community or at school and even clubs and social activities are all forms of experience which can set you apart when seeking a job or applying to schools. Experience, gained either in or outside the classroom, helps you expand your skills and make connections. Need to get experience? Check out the following ways to find "experience" or visit the Career Center.
Job Connection Your own online resource for finding jobs, internships and volunteer positions.
Internships Can be paid or unpaid, for credit or not. Talk with your instructors for ideas about internships within your chosen field,
Volunteer Less structured than an internship, volunteering for organizations or causes that interest you are a great way to build skills
and contacts.
Classes and Workshops Check out the schedule of classes, including General Work Experience, and the Career Center workshop schedule to help get
you going.
