EARN AND LEARN
Work-Based Learning at City Colleges of Chicago
Work-based learning opportunities allow students to gain hands-on workplace experience with one of City Colleges’ employer partners. These experiences help students apply what they have learned in the classroom on the job and can range from a few weeks to a few years.
At City Colleges of Chicago, we partner with a wide array of employers across industries to help our students gain real-world experience and help employers find diverse, qualified talent.
STUDENTS
Click on a button below to learn more about our work-based learning opportunities, including apprenticeships, internships, and micro-internships, and find current openings.
Upcoming Events
Click on the button below to view upcoming work-based learning events.
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Career Development Centers
Each of the City Colleges of Chicago has a Career Development Center, which offers in-person and virtual services to help students discover potential career paths, search and apply for positions, develop their resumes, prepare for interviews, and much more.
Click on your college’s name below to learn more:
Looking for Jobs?
Handshake
City Colleges students and alumni can use Handshake, an online job and internship platform, to search for and find meaningful careers. With Handshake, you can create a profile showcasing your experiences, search and apply for openings from participating employers, schedule interviews, and access career resources. Click on the link below and log in with your City Colleges username and password to get started.
Students: Interested? Fill out the form to learn more.
EMPLOYERS
Collaborate with City Colleges of Chicago to develop a skilled, diverse employee pipeline and fill talent gaps within your company.
