The idea of free tech support provided to SPC students at the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus Geek Bar was so successful last summer that the campus Student Government Association (SGA) decided to provide funds to pay student interns to keep up the good work. Free tech support promotes student success It is almost impossible to participate … Continue reading Free tech support for SPC students
When Mario Osorio left for a summer vacation, he had no idea that he would end up getting an internship. Thanks to Susan Biszewski-Eber, College-wide Internship Coordinator for St. Petersburg College (SPC), Osorio landed an internship at BayCare. From his perspective, Osorio felt that IT jobs were confined to an office setting. But once he … Continue reading SPC student gets BayCare Internship
Last summer could not have been more exciting for St. Petersburg College student, Stephanie Crispens, who served as an intern at Raymond James Financial, Inc. in St. Petersburg, FL. She found out about the internship opportunity through Susan Biszewski-Eber, College-wide Internship Coordinator. An interview was scheduled for her to meet with a four-person panel. She … Continue reading SPC student lands internship at Raymond James
St. Petersburg College student Nevan Fitzpatrick had no idea when he applied for an internship at St. Petersburg College that he would end up with an internship and job at E-Telligence. During his internship at E-Telligence he: Worked with the IT asset management team to ensure that hardware and software were in compliance with industry standards … Continue reading SPC IT student lands internship and job at E-Telligence
Among the bay area companies that provide St Petersburg College (SPC) students’ with internships each semester is Netwolves. Recently, Steve Marcinek of Netwolves, who is also a professor for the College of Computer & Information Technology at SPC, mentioned that the key to landing an internship and subsequently a full-time job, is networking. This proved … Continue reading Netwolves continues to provide SPC students with Internships
With the aid of Ms. Susan Biszewski-Eber the College-wide Internship Coordinator for St. Petersburg College (SPC), Misha Devine was given the opportunity to work for the Panyha Foundation, a non-profit organization located in Pinellas Park, FL , that aims to draw people of Southeast Asian descent, closer together on a professional level. Devine, who serves as … Continue reading SPC Student Serves Internship in Web Design
Though well-versed in music, Zachary Taylor has always had a techy side. After starting a family, Taylor decided to tap into his love for computers and pursue a certificate at St. Petersburg College (SPC). He pursued the Cisco Certified Network Associate Certificate (CCNA). Recently, he took the level 2 industry certification exam for CCNA. He … Continue reading Industry Certification Leads to New Heights
Ever since she was a freshman in High School, Vikki Mann has been passionate about Photography. First it was just a hobby, but over time she grew to love it; to such an extent that she decided to pursue a degree in it. She currently attends St. Petersburg College where she is majoring in Photography. … Continue reading Vikki Mann Serves Internship at Vincent House
Contributing Writer Susan Biszewski-Eber In an effort to provide Tampa Bay employers with a skilled and effective workforce, St. Petersburg College now requires all students in their Associate in Science degree programs, within the fields of Computer & Information Technology, to complete a credit internship course as part of their graduation requirement. As a result, … Continue reading TBTF Assists Students to Find Summer Internships
When circumstances suddenly changed for Craig Corlis, he left his position with Child Support Enforcement Services in Pennsylvania and moved to Florida and began working at the Clearwater Police Department. Due to unexpected medical problems, he was forced to leave the police department and go back to school. He currently attends St. Petersburg College, where … Continue reading From intern to Full-time Employee