G.L.O.W. – Growing. Learning. Observing. Working.
Connecting the Pieces: Where the Classroom Meets the Workplace
An internship is a form of experiential learning to help current students connect what they are learning in the classroom with hands-on experience in the workplace. Internships are a vital component of career development.
Benefits of the Internship Program
• Build meaningful work experience and strengthen your résumé.
• Develop strong networking/mentoring relationships.
• Identify, clarify, and/or confirm professional direction as it relates to your academic studies and future career path.
• Enhance your marketability to employers upon graduation.
• Gain an understanding of professional cultures and expectations.
• Evaluate and improve on your strengths and weaknesses.
Targeted Academic Credit-Bearing Programs
• Accounting
• Automotive Technology
• CNC Technology
• CIST – Programming
• CIST – Web Applications
• Design and Media Production Technology
• Drafting Technology
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Environmental Science Technology
• Horticulture
• Interiors
• Industrial Maintenance
• Welding and Joining Technology
Note: If you do not see your program of study above, please contact your faculty advisor.
Questions? Please contact the Office of Career Development at 770-529-2388 or email Career.Services@ChattahoocheeTech.Edu.
Requirements
• Must be a current Chattahoochee Technical College student
• Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA
Next Steps (academic credit-bearing programs)
1. Search for an internship via Handshake or any other job searching site and apply.
• Review the company’s information and use it to customize your application documents.
• If you need assistance with your resume or cover letter, please submit them for review along with the position description via Handshake or email Career.Services@ChattahoocheeTech.Edu
2. Interview and secure your internship position.
• If you need assistance with interview preparations, please contact the Office of Career Development.
3. Collect the emails of your internship supervisor and your faculty instructor for the class.
4. Read the directions listed on the Request an Experience Student Guide.
5. Log in to Handshake to complete the G.L.O.W. Internship Experience request.
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