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Graduates seeking
their first job often complain that a
certificate, diploma or degree isn’t enough.
Employers want to hire someone who also has work
experience. The following methods can help you
gain valuable experience while you complete your
education.
Jobs at a
Glance
Job
experience in the “real world” certainly
looks good on a resume. If you would like to
work while completing your education, the
Student Success Center maintains a current list
of jobs at Jobs at a Glance. These jobs are
listed by employers looking for workers who are
current PTC students or recent graduates.
Volunteer Work
Can’t find a job, or can’t commit to a
certain number of hours a week and keep your
grades up? Volunteering at a local
not-for-profit organization can give you
valuable work experience, and you can usually
set your own schedule as well as retain the
flexibility you need while going to school full
time. If you volunteer in a field that you plan
to seek employment in, you also gain important
references and contacts for the future.
Follow the link above for a list of local
not-for-profit organizations.
Student Life
All
experience does not have to be work-related.
Being active in student clubs and organizations
also gives you experience that can be
transferred into work-related skills.
Workforce
Investment Act (WIA)
On-the-job training is a WIA program which can
reimburse a portion of the cost of training new
employees. WIA is a federally funded program
that assists job seekers to find
employment. WIA One-Stop Workforce Centers
are open to any job seeker and are located in
Abbeville, Greenwood, Laurens, and Newberry
County Employment Security Offices. Area
centers are funded by the South
Carolina Employment Security Commission
and the Upper
Savannah Council of Governments
Workforce Development Division.
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