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WORKFORCE
SERVICES
Career Resources
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Experiential
Learning:
Job Shadowing & Internships
Heartland Community College provides experiential learning
opportunities through the Workforce Services Center. This
is a special service for students and employers of Heartland’s
District. Experiential
learning opportunities, such as job shadowing and internships,
offer numerous benefits for both employers and students:
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Employer
Benefits:
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An
opportunity to observe prospective employees
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Gain
a positive presence in the community
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Promote education-to-career
readiness
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Play an important role
in improving the quality of our local workforce
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May obtain reimbursement
for a portion of the salary paid to interns
Student
Benefits:
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An opportunity to match
your skills, abilities and interests with the job
¨ Increase
your confidence
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Resume building experiences
to help prepare you for your upcoming profession
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Networking and reference
contacts
¨ An
opportunity to explore career options
¨ Provide
financial assistance toward educational and living expenses (if
paid)
 Job
Shadowing
Heartland’s Job Shadowing Program
allows students an opportunity to gain information through a firsthand
encounter in the job setting.
By observing someone employed in their career area of interest,
students can gain a better understanding of the responsibilities
involved. Heartland staff works with area employers to arrange the location,
dates and time of the job shadow experience.
Every effort is made to meet participants' requests.
A job shadowing experience is short-term observation, rather than a
hands-on work experience.
Shadows range from a few hours to a full day in length.
Internships
By combining real life experience
and classroom knowledge students become better qualified employees
in their respective career fields.
Employers throughout the district provide on-the-job work
experience, which enable students an efficient way to develop their
skills. In addition, Heartland participates in the Illinois Cooperative Works
Study program, which provides funds to reimburse employers for a
portion of the salary paid to interns. Students gain
academic credit for work experience related to their area of study.
Paid and unpaid internships range from one credit hour to
four credit hours per semester. Each credit hour is equal
to 75 hours of work. Students
may earn a maximum of six credit hours in internships.
Internships
Open Doors . . . To Your
Future!
For
more information, contact us at:
Workforce
Services
1500
W. Raab Road - CCB 1000
Normal,
IL 61761
(309)
268-8034
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