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FEDERAL WORK STUDY - WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS INTERN
HAROLD WASHINGTON CAMPUS - DISTRICT OFFICE WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS  

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing more than 70,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education.

The Federal Work Study Program (FWS) is a federally funded financial aid program that provides subsidized part-time employment for eligible students in order to assist them with postsecondary financial needs. City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) complies with the Department of Education's regulations regarding the FWS program and allows students to benefit from this opportunity.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

The FWS program encourages students to gain experience in their prospective fields by placing them in areas and departments aligned with their area of study whenever possible. Students are able to use their wages towards educational and living expenses. 
FWS jobs are available in areas such as academic departments, laboratories, libraries, administrative offices, student centers and several off-campus locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Business Development

       Conduct research on potential partners in gathering contact information and providing summaries to Workforce team on various work-based learning (internship/apprenticeships) and job opportunities that might be aligned with CCC programs.

       Participate in employer partner and prospect meetings in-person and virtual.

       Update employer partner database.

       Create and update PowerPoint pitch decks and proposals.

Program Development

       Support with information sessions hosted by Workforce team and provide follow-up to attendees.

       Review and provide feedback and recommendations on career development. Modules that will be used by Workforce team and prepare students for the interview and recruitment process.

Outreach & Event Planning

       Assist with planning and execution of community outreach events.

       Staff on-campus and community outreach events, assist with set-up, guest registration and relations, catering and clean-up.

       Research community events and create an outreach event calendar.

       Conduct outreach to program participants to collect data and feedback.

Operations

       Organize Workforce team SharePoint and archive documents appropriately.

       Provide general office support to Workforce staff, not limited to filing photocopying, printing, and data entry.

       Support various projects and assignments as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Eligibility Requirements:

  Current City Colleges of Chicago student enrolled for Fall 2024 whose interested in interning entire term.

  Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago

  Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes

  Applicants must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate

  Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students)

  Applicants must be in "good standing" - no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions

  Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago

  All positions are "employment at-will"

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word/ Data Entry
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Strong math/counting skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago representative.
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards.

City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.