Jobspeaker
Jobspeaker is the free online job searching platform for Porterville College. Whether you're a full or part-time student ready to enter the workforce, alumni looking to start your career, even community members can visit College Central Network to connect with potential employers today.
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Benefits of Internships for Students
Internships offer students the chance to learn by doing in a work-place environment with the opportunity to gain work experience and build their resume. Internships provide you with an opportunity to network and meet mentors.
- Students gain the following benefits from an Internship:
- The opportunity to evaluate specific companies or specific careers prior to committing to full-time employment
- Work-Based Learning
- Leadership and Skills Development
- Networking, Establishing Mentors, and References
- Resume Enhancement
- Gain exposure to real-world problems and issues that perhaps are not found in textbooks
- Increased marketability to employers
- Ease in the transition from being a student to entering the workforce
- Increased opportunities within a company for faster advancement and growth
- Increased self-confidence in the workplace while developing an expanded network of associates and professionals
To learn more about available internship opportunities visit the JEC Center.
