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Internship Expo – Be There!

Blue & White, Career News, Events, Internships,

An internship is an exciting way to gain experience in your field of study before, or even after, you graduate. Getting an internship may seem overwhelming, but St. Petersburg College has many resources to help. Many student have questions regarding internships including:

  • How can an internship benefit me?
  • How do I go about finding an internship?
  • Who’s in my area? When will I have time to look?
  • How will I balance it all?

If you’re looking for an internship, or you just want to explore future options, then our Internship Expo is a must attend event!

Internship expo flyer

At the Internship Expo you can:

·         Meet local employers

·         Explore opportunities for internships and future careers paths

·         Engage with career professionals during interactive breakout sessions

Breakout Sessions include:

  • Disney College Program and Professional Internships
  • Maximize LinkedIn
  • How do I get an Internship?
  • CareerSource: What we can do for you!
  • The Key to a Great Interview and how to Follow-up
  • How do I make my Soft Skills less Squishy?

According to the “The Employment Mismatch” from The Chronicle, “Employers want new graduates to have real-world experience. Internships and work during college matter most: Employers said that each of those was about four times as important as college reputation, which they rated least important.” This study was given to thousands of human resources professionals, management, and executives within the past few years. The chart below indicates where each set of employers ranked academic and experiential skills – skills that you can hone at the expo.

internship graph
Provided by the Chronicle of Higher Education and American Public Media’s Marketplace.

There will be over 20 companies in attendance, so come dressed professionally. Need to polish that look a bit?  Students, stop in The Ready Room after signing in. Check your appearance, practice your elevator speech, and grab a mint for that fresh finish.

This is an amazing opportunity for current students, alumni, and the community to speak with hiring managers and recruiters! They can help you secure an internship in your current field. If you’re still unsure of your major, don’t pass up this chance to connect for informational interviewing.  This can help with making a career decision.

Some of the fields employers represent include:

  • Business Administration, Management and Finance
  • Computer and Information Technology
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Engineering
  • Biology
  • Sustainability Management
  • Environmental Science
  • Digital Arts – Graphic Design & Video Production
  • Social Work
  • Communications
  • Public Safety
  • Education

There will also be SPC representatives from Career Services and CareerSource Pinellas in attendance that can assist you with your internship and academic questions. Don’t miss it!

Student serving an internship with the Port of Tampa
Intern- Rachel at the Port of Tampa

Ryan, serving an internship with Southcross Bayou
Intern Ryan – Southcross Bayou

For more information about the Internship Expo contact Employment and Internship Coordinator, Jacob Wortock at 727-341-3102 or wortock.jacob@spcollege.edu or @JacobWortock.

A special thank you to Student Ambassador, Heather Haviland, for your contribution to this blog article.

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Job Fair: Time to Land that Dream Job

Job Fair blog photo
Blue & White, Events,

Seminole Campus will be hosting their annual Job Fair on Tuesday, October 23. Doors open at 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm in the Conference Center located next to the library. This year the campus will host 30+ employers from all over the Tampa Bay area. They will be looking to fill full time, part time, and internship positions.

The Job Fair will be held at the St. Petersburg College Seminole Campus:

The great thing about a SPC Job Fair is that it is open to students, alumni and the community, with opportunities available for just about every major. These employers have multiple opportunities available across several departments.

This is an unbelievable chance to speak directly with hiring managers and recruiters to secure a career in your field of study. It will also serve as an excellent source of information for those who are still exploring degree and career options.

At the Job Fair you can:

  • Meet local employers
  • Explore internship opportunities and future careers
  • Find a full time or part time position
  • Practice your employability skills in the Ready Room

Whether this is your first Job Fair, or you’re an established professional, it can be challenging to approach employers and strike up a conversation.  Luckily for SPC students, Career Services is here to help! Career Services  are available for online and face to face appointments. It’s easy to connect with us. We also host a number of workshops and career readiness related events  to get you prepared and connected with employment and internship opportunities.

And don’t forget about the Ready Room! This space is just for students and alumni and is located right near the sign-in table for the Job Fair. The Ready Room will be staffed by SPC Career Services representatives who will help with last minute tips you need to help set you apart from the competition and make a lasting impression.

For more information about this event call the Seminole Campus Employment and Internship Coordinator, Jacob Wortock at 727-394-604, email him at wortock.jacob@spcolleg.edu, or tweet at him @JacobWortock.

Follow us on Instagram or Twitter at #careerspc, #spcintern, and #workforcespc.

Handshake is Here! Sign Up and Find Your Dream Job

Handshake logo
Career News,

The ultimate career network – Handshake – for students and alumni is now live at St. Petersburg College!

SPC has partnered with Handshake to offer you direct access to employers offering all kinds of employment opportunities. More than 250,000 are using Handshake to connect with students and graduates just like you!

Handshake Highlights

With this new platform you can:

  • Create a personalized job search experience to find the full-time, part-time and internship opportunities you care about
  • Discover online and campus career events
  • Get access to a local and national network of employers who are looking to hire college students and graduates

This system is super easy to access. If you are a current student, we have pre-loaded your profile in Handshake for you. All you have to do is activate it by logging in with your SPC email address. If you are  alumni, try logging in with your SPC email address first. If your account doesn’t automatically come up, then you can create your free account.

Sign up

Handshake in MyCoursesTo create your free account go to:

    • spcollege.joinhandshake.com or
    • click on the Handshake link in MyCourses by scrolling down to find this link on the right side of the page (see image)
Need help?

Have questions or need help to get started? Contact the Career Services team online or on a campus to get a one-on-one tour with this exciting new career tool.

Start today

The end game is now! It is never too soon to start getting experience or to make the career change you’ve been wanting.

Handshake iconCreate your profile, personalize your search based on your major and interests, and make Handshake your go-to destination to connect with employers for internship and employment opportunities.

Your dream job is one click away!

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SPC Internship Expo 2017!

Career Exploration, Employment Preparation, Internships,

Out-of-classroom experience is the #1 attribute that employers are looking for from recent graduates.  Whether you are looking for an internship to fulfill an academic program requirement, looking for out of classroom experience, or even trying to decide on a major, the Internship Expo will be an event you do not want to miss.

internship expo

internship expo

Graph provided by the Chronicle of Higher Education and America Public Media’s Marketplace. Over 50,000 employers from around the United States participated in this survey.

The Internship Expo will be held at the St. Petersburg College Seminole Campus:

  • Wednesday, March 29th from 12p.m. – 2p.m.
  • UP Building – Lobby
  • 9200 113th St N, Seminole FL 33772
  • Follow the Internship Expo on Facebook for company profiles, calendar reminders and additional information about the event.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1269354519766504/

The Internship Expo is open to all current students and alumni.  This is an unbelievable opportunity to speak directly with hiring managers and recruiters to secure an internship in your field of study.  It will also serve as an excellent source of information for those who are still exploring degree and career options.

At the Internship Expo you can:

  • Meet local employers
  • Explore internship opportunities and future careers paths
  • Enjoy a free lunch with current student ID

Over 20 companies will be in attendance looking for interns in a variety of academic programs.

  • Business Administration, Management and Finance
  • Computer and Information Technology
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Engineering
  • Biology
  • Sustainability Management
  • Environmental Science
  • Digital Arts – Graphic Design, Video Production & Illustration
  • Social Work
  • Communications
  • Public Safety
  • Education
  • Law

There will also be SPC representatives from Career and Academic Advising in attendance that can assist you with your internship and academic questions.

For more information about the Internship Expo contact Employment and Internship Coordinator Jacob Wortock at 727-341-3102 or wortock.jacob@spcollege.edu or @JacobWortock

As always, get more career and internship information at SPC by following us on Twitter at #careerspc and #spcintern.

Looking for a job? Attend an SPC job fair this fall

photo of student at a healthcare job fair
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Four St. Petersburg College locations will host a job fair this fall with full-time, part-time and seasonal job opportunities available in a wide range of fields. All of these are events are open to the college’s students as well as to the community.

Get ready for the Clearwater Campus Job Fair on Oct. 20

Come dressed to impress and be prepared for on-the-spot interviews at the Clearwater Campus Job Fair. The event will be held in ES 104 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

For the event:

  • Bring your resume
  • Meet local employers
  • Apply for full-time, part-time and seasonal job opportunities

For more information, contact Career Specialist Marci Martinez at 727-791-5951 or martinez.marcia@spcollege.edu.

SPC Downtown hosts job fair on Oct. 26

The SPC Downtown Job Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 26, will offer opportunities for part-time, seasonal and full-time positions. Join us from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the center’s Student Lounge.

Please dress in professional business attire, bring your resume and have your elevator speech ready to make an amazing impression! If you are unsure of which career to pursue, this is also a great time to talk to representatives from various career fields and explore your options.

If you need any assistance preparing your resume prior to the job fair, please contact Michael Jean-Felix at JeanFelix.Michael@spcollege.edu.

To see the employers who are coming and more about the Job Fair follow our Facebook Event page.

Seminole Campus Job Fair on Nov. 9

The SPC Seminole Campus will host their annual Job Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 9,  from 1-4 p.m. in the lobby of the University Partnership Center Building (UP).

The  job fair will offer a wide range of employment opportunities. Various companies from the Tampa Bay area will be on hand to promote full-time and part- time positions as well as internship opportunities.

If you have an SPC student ID number,  you will have access to the Ready Room at the fair.  This is a one-stop shop for job fair preparation and should be students’ first stop before entering the event.

For more information, call Jacob Wortock at 727-394-6041 or wortock.jacob@spcollege.edu.

Tarpon Springs Campus Veterans Resource and Career Fair on Nov. 10

The Tarpon Springs Campus will host its second Veterans Resource and Career Fair on Thursday, Nov. 10, from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Various organizations and local employers who are hiring will be attending to offer support to Veterans.

We look forward to hosting Quantum Leap Farm, K-9 Paws for Patriots, Veterans Administration, Veterans Alternative and many more!  U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis is scheduled to speak at the event.

In addition, the “Remembering Our Fallen” Memorial Wall will be on display in the campus’ Fine Arts Building. This mobile exhibit includes photos of service members who have died in The War on Terror since Sept. 11, 2001, and who called Florida home. More information about the “Remembering Our Fallen” exhibit is available on the memorial’s website.

Have more questions?

Career Services at St. Petersburg College can be found online at www.spcollege.edu/careerservices.

Attend this month’s College-wide Internship Expo!

Internship expo 2016 art
Internships,

Out-of-classroom experience is the #1 attribute employers are looking for from recent graduates. Whether you are looking for an internship to fulfill an academic program requirement, looking for out-of-classroom experience, or even trying to decide on a major, then this month’s Internship Expo will be an event you won’t want to miss.

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Provided by the Chronicle of Higher Education and America Public Media’s Marketplace.  More than 50,000 employers from around the United States participated in this survey.

The Internship Expo will be held at the St. Petersburg College Seminole Campus:

• Thursday, March 17th from 12 – 2 p.m.
• UP Building – Lobby
• 9200 113th St N, Seminole FL 33772
• Follow the Internship Expo on Facebook for company profiles, calendar reminders and additional information about the event

The Internship Expo is open to all current students and alumni. This is an unbelievable opportunity to speak directly with hiring managers and recruiters to secure an internship in your field of study. It will also serve as an excellent source of information for those who are still exploring degree and career options.

At the Internship Expo you can:

• Meet local employers
• Explore internship opportunities and future careers
• Get your LinkedIn profile picture taken
• Enjoy a free lunch with current student ID

More than 20 companies will be in attendance looking for interns in a variety of academic backgrounds including:

• Business Administration, Management and Finance
• Computer and Information Technology
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Biology
• Sustainability Management
• Environmental Science
• Digital Arts – Graphic Design, Video Production & Illustration
• Social Work
• Communications
• Real Estate
• Education

There will also be SPC representatives from Career and Academic Advising in attendance who can assist you with your internship and academic questions.  Don’t rely on luck to land the career you want!

For more information about the Internship Expo, contact Employment and Internship Coordinator Jacob Wortock at 727-341-3102 or @JacobWortock on Twitter.

As always, get more career and internship information at SPC Career Services and follow us on Twitter at #careerspc and #spcintern.

Reach for the Stars: NASA is looking for 200 interns!

NASA logo
Career Exploration, Employment Preparation, Internships,

Erin Coscia, a St. Petersburg College graduate and current NASA employee has informed SPC’s Career Services that the agency is now accepting applications for more than 200 summer internships across the country.

Many of those internships are right here in the Sunshine State at the Kennedy Space Center.

These internships aren’t just for those entering fields of science and engineering. Business, communications and criminal justice are just a few.

Learn more here and head to the Student Opportunities section to see all available internships. This section of NASA’s website will also list requirements for the internships and application deadlines.

NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars

Speaking of application deadlines, NASA offers another unique experience for students through a program called the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS). It is offered specifically to community college STEM students. According to the website, the NCAS gives community college STEM students an authentic NASA experience and encourages the student to complete their college training in a NASA-related field for a potential career. You’ll need to act fast if you want to take advantage of this opportunity. The application for the spring session is now open and closes this month on Dec. 15! The link for more information about this program directs you to Oklahoma State’s website, but we have been assured that the program is open to everyone.

SPC alumi and NASA

You might remember Tait Sorenson. He is a recent graduate of SPC who interned with NASA a little over a year ago. He is now attending the University of Central Florida and is working toward his bachelor’s degree.

Make sure you subscribe to the Careers and Internships blog for more opportunities like this. And watch for an upcoming post about SPC alumna Erin Coscia’s journey to her employment at NASA.

For more information, contact Employment and Internship Coordinator Jacob Wortock at 727-341-3102 or wortock.jacob@spcollege.edu.

Looking for a Fun Career or Internship Opportunity?

Hospitality and Tourism Career Expo flyer
Career Exploration, Career News, Employment Preparation, Events,

Pinellas County is the leading destination on the Gulf Coast in the U.S., drawing more than 14 million visitors in 2013, including some 5.5 million overnight guests.

SPC’s Seminole Campus is hosting a Hospitality & Tourism Career Expo on Tuesday November 10 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The evening begins with a presentation by Rhonda Sanborn, Hospitality Education Director for Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater, who has great news about the growth of the Hospitality & Tourism industry in the Tampa Bay area. She will be joined by professionals from the cruise, casino, restaurant, hotel, and social media industries who will discuss their career paths and what they look for when seeking employees.

The second half of the evening will provide one on one networking opportunities with many additional industry professionals. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and impress these professionals.

Meet with representatives from the following:

Carnival Cruise Lines, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Ocean Properties, Blooming Brands, Expedia, Green Bench Brewery, Hotel Zamora, Marriott Suites, TPepins Hospitality Centre, HMS Host, Hilton Clearwater Beach, Sirata Beach Resort, Tradewinds Resort, and more!

There are currently over 94,000 jobs supporting Hospitality and Tourism in Pinellas County. Learn about who is hiring and where there are internship opportunities in this field. Employers are seeking students from all majors as the next leaders in Hospitality & Tourism.

The event will be held on the SPC Seminole Campus in the UP building Digitorium and Lobby at 6:00 pm. The evening will begin with an overview of careers in the industry and leaders will share their personal journeys throughout their careers. Later in the evening, all participants will have the opportunity for one on one networking with employers from all aspects of the industry. Come dressed for success and ready to make those important connections.

This event is open to SPC students and community members. For more information contact Sandy DeCarlo at 727-394-6130.