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🔍 Internship Search FAQs from Career Services 🎓💼

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Career Services has been excited to see the enthusiasm from students to secure an internship this academic year! Here are some FAQs for

students as they begin their internship search:

When should I get an internship?
đź“… After completing 2-3 semesters to build skills in your field.

Where can I find internships?
đź”— Use Handshake to search! Network with on-campus recruiters, and high schoolers can check with their guidance counselors.

Who can help?
🙌 Contact the Office of Workplace Learning for credit-based internships. Career Services will help with resumes and interviews!

Not ready for an internship?
✨ Try job shadowing or Service-Learning opportunities to explore careers.

🚀 Career Catalyst Showcase: Your Gateway to Summer Internships

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Career ServicesAre you ready to kickstart your career journey? Central Piedmont Community College is thrilled to present an exclusive Career Showcase event to connect you with leading employers across various industries. This is your golden opportunity to secure a paid summer internship and gain invaluable experience to propel your career forward.

Event Highlights:

  • Open to All Central Piedmont Students: No prior experience needed.
  • Diverse Industries: Meet employers eager to hire Central Piedmont talent.
  • Paid Internships: Step into a rewarding opportunity this summer.

Event Details:

Maximize Your Showcase Experience:

  • Career Prep: Need a hand getting ready? Career Services is here to help.
  • Personal Guidance: Book an appointment with a Career Counselor.
  • Drop-In Support: Visit the new Career Center (Central High 206) for face-to-face advice, Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m.1 p.m.

Your Future Starts Here: Don’t miss this chance to explore internships that can shape your professional path. Whether you’re seeking hands-on experience or eager to network with potential employers, the Career Showcase is where your ambitions meet opportunities.

Brought to you by Career Services and Workplace Learning.

Embark on your career journey with Central Piedmont and transform your potential into success. See you at the Showcase!

Students Transform Their Lives Through Year Up

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Year Up, in partnership with Central Piedmont, equips young adults with the skills training to be career-ready and the opportunity to demonstrate their talent. After six months of training with both Year Up and Central Piedmont, Year Up students earn the opportunity to intern at a leading corporate company in Cyber Security, Project Management or Software Development roles. The internship phase of the program provides access to opportunity and experience needed to begin a meaningful professional career.

Current Central Piedmont and Year Up student, Arrick Rithiphong attests that “without Year Up, [he] would not have been exposed to the skills needed to thrive in [his] career choice”, now a successful Bank of America intern studying Cyber.

Year Up is a program that promises deserving, young adults like Arrick the opportunity to experience what it is like to work in the corporate environment. Take the first step in a life-changing opportunity!

Next steps:

  • Submit a two-minute interest form and select the Charlotte location.
  • Attend an Information Session.

Want More Information?

Through Year Up, young adults transform their lives and turn their talents into success.

Please email YUCharlotteAdmissions@yearup.org, call (704) 839-2490 or visit Year Up online.