On Campus Internship for WCTC Student

Learn, Work and GROW at WCTC!

Waukesha County Technical College - WCTC is hiring for multiple WCTC Student Internship. These internships are available only for currently enrolled WCTC students who will be completing a program related internship course at WCTC.

As a WCTC Student Intern you can expect to learn skills such as time management, conflict resolution, balancing priorities, managing finances, interpersonal communication, customer service experience, working with people from diverse backgrounds and as part of a team. You will also apply technical skills related to the WCTC academic program you are enrolling in an internship course for.

Please review current internship openings on Handshake with link below. If this is the first time you are applying using the WCTC online system you will need to create an account for Handshake using your WCTC student email to view ALL OPEN positions and then apply through our NEOGOV application process. You must apply online in order to be considered for each internship opening.

VIEW WCTC Student Internships HERE: https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/employers/797463 and apply today!

Why Work as a WCTC Student Intern at WCTC?

Real-world experience GROW at WCTC provides a wealth of professional benefits to students. Opportunities to build a network of other students, staff, and faculty while learning the art of balancing work and school. In addition, students will gain skills they can use for a lifetime that will help them find jobs and succeed after graduation.

Flexibility WCTC Student Intern positions have built-in flexibility, with the understanding that studies come first. Creating a schedule that allows students to have time to succeed academically while applying the skills learned in the classroom becomes easier with an on-campus internship. Internships may state up to 20 hours, however the flexibility of department needs that fit in your schedule can be as little as 9 hours per week depending on the internship program term requirements.

Connect with the Classroom GROW at WCTC helps students connect what they learn in the classroom to experiences at work. GROW (Guided Reflection on Work) focuses on making student employment and internships a "high-impact practice." Students will be able to connect the skills and knowledge from the classroom to work all while be guided from a supportive supervisor. While work is a great place to learn "real world" work skills, such as time management, conflict resolution, and balancing priorities it can help to talk over the less obvious skills you are learning with your supervisor in order to make the most out of your education and your job.

Develop Career Pathways to Success GROW at WCTC, an initiative of WCTC Career Connections, helps students make the connection between work, college and beyond. This program will help students develop career pathways to success through learning various skills such as: career management, leadership, problem-solving and critical thinking, communication, relationship building, teamwork, professionalism and an understanding of global perspectives will be gained.

• Must be enrolled as a current WCTC student.
• Must be enrolled in a WCTC internship course.
• Must successfully pass criminal background check.
• Be 18 years of age on or before the employment start date.

WCTC is flexible and will work with your schedule. WCTC Student Interns may work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week (depending on position) while enrolled in their program related internship course.

WCTC Student Interns are not benefit eligible.

TO APPLY:

• All candidates must open an account and apply using WCTC jobs website NeoGov - the "APPLY" button is at the top of the page. www.wctc.edu/jobs
• Please attach a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references.
• Forward at least 3 work samples directly to Careers@wctc.edu.