Part-time Employment Services
Many students find that part-time employment is an excellent way to help meet the financial obligations of a college education and also maintain a flexible schedule that allows for class time and study time. The student employment advisor aids students in finding suitable employment, posting an updated weekly listing of part-time job opportunities for students. In addition, the office sponsors quarterly job fairs on the second week of school as well as on-campus recruiting events. There are a variety of employers participating in the job fair catering to both early quarter and upper quarter students. In addition to the part time job fair we host a resume workshop to instruct students on developing a résumé, completing an application, interviewing and professional phone skills. Students in later quarters can apply for field-related positions. The Art Institute of Jacksonville lists field-related and freelance job opportunities, through which qualified students can receive valuable experience while working for local clients and organizations.

Internship Placement
Once a student is one to three quarters away from graduating, Career Services will assist them in finding an internship in their field of study. Internships are a great way to utilize the knowledge and skills you have gained in the classroom and apply them in a real-world setting. Every student enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program is required to complete an internship prior to graduation.

As students near the completion of their program of study, they meet individually with a career advisor, a specialist in their field of study, to review career goals, job-search strategies, interview techniques, and résumé development. In addition to the one-on-one counseling provided by career services advisors, the College’s career development courses provide extensive career preparation training. (Not every program mandates this course) The Career Services Department coordinates portfolio shows quarterly for all programs. These special events bring together industry professionals and soon-to-be graduates. This is the first step in assisting our graduates with their job search. Our dedicated advisors aid in the entire job search process, from résumé preparation and interview techniques, to uncovering job opportunities and coordinating interviews when appropriate.