October 2017

Career, Transfer and Advising Services News

SLCC Internship Program

Career, transfer and advising services is now offering students

the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge and work

experience in their field of study through the SLCC Internship

Program. This program will allow students the chance to apply

the knowledge they gained in the classroom to the real world

and gain valuable industry experience before they graduate. An

internship will bridge the gap between the educational and

professional worlds, making it easier to transition from

academic life into a career.

Application Software Development Automotive Technology Aviation Maintenance Technology Business Business Administration Commercial/Industrial Electrical Technician Civil, Surveying and Mapping Culinary Arts & Occupations Criminal Justice Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Digital Media Design Drafting & Design Technology Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Industrial/Agricultural Mechanics Technology Machine Tool Technology Nondestructive Testing Technology Oil and Gas Production Technology Industrial Technology Information Technology

Internships are offered in the following programs:

Last semester, Career, Transfer and Advising Services hosted

several career fairs for students and community members who

were looking for work as well as multiple transfer events

for students to talk to recruiters from 4-year universities and

schools. There were over 1,000 students, alumni and

community members in attendance at the fairs with 70

different companies looking to hire qualified job candidates

and 17 schools looking to recruit new students.

If you will be graduating soon, be sure to attend one of our

upcoming fairs this semester to begin networking with

employers in your industry and to find out what different

schools have to offer you!

PROGRAM SHOWCASE

Welding: Welder, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

*Source: www.bls.gov

2016 Median Pay* $39,390 per year

$18.94 per hour

Technical Diploma 45 Credit Hours

Campus Locations Lafayette

Ville Platte

St. Martinville

Abbeville

Crowley

New Iberia

Opelousas

Career, Transfer & Advising Services | 404 Ardoin Building | www.solacc.edu/career-success

careertransfer@solacc.edu | 337-521-6984

January 2018

Interested in a Internship?

Students must be:

Enrolled in a curriculum leading to a degree and have

completed 1 semester of coursework

Enrolled in 6 credit hours and have a 3.0 GPA or higher

Eligible to work in the United States

Recommended by a college faculty member and career

services staff member and meet the employers requirements

For more information and to apply please contact:

JaWand Morris

Internship Specialist

Ardoin Building Room 404

337-521-6642

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Intern Spotlight

Name: Nina Zamanialavijeh

Major: Digital Media Design

Hometown: Lafayette, LA Internship: Graphic Designer at Amity Group, Inc.

What are your duties? Designing business cards, posters, letterheads,

and taking care of company’s website and social

media.

How has your internship prepared you for a career? Working with real clients and coworkers who

have different styles has helped me test my

abilities in a real working environment.

Would you recommend other students to do an internship? It was a great experience for me and I recommend it to anyone who wants to gain

experience and learn.

1. Research the companies attending.

2. Practice your introductory speech.

3. Bring multiple copies of your resume.

4. Dress professionally!

5. After introducing yourself, ask

questions. Remember to smile and

appear interested.

6. Follow up with the employer after the

fair by sending an email or thank you

card.

For assistance preparing or if you have any

questions stop by our office today.

Transfer Recruiter Visits & Fairs

Career Fairs

T.H. Harris Career and Transfer Fair — Opelousas

March 22, 2018 | 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

Health Professions Fair — Lafayette Campus

April 9, 2018 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM

Career Fair — Lafayette Campus

April 18, 2018 | 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

Recruiter Visit — Lafayette Campus

February 21, 2018 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM

Recruiter Visit — Lafayette Campus

April 24, 2018 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM

Transfer Fair — Lafayette Campus

March 14, 2018 | 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM

Recruiter Visit — Lafayette Campus

January 24, 2018 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM

Recruiter Visit — Lafayette Campus

February 6, 2018 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM

T.H. Harris Career & Transfer Fair — Opelousas

March 22, 2018 | 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

Career Fair Preparing for a