Career Opportunities & Support
Build Skills. Find Opportunities. Get Hired.
On This Page: Career Events & Workshops | Resume & Interview Support | Internships & Apprenticeships | Career Services Resources | Employer Partnerships
Career Services helps you prepare for the workforce and connect with real opportunities. Explore events, tools, and pathways—from internships and apprenticeships to full-time employment.
Handshake is Kishwaukee College’s career platform where students can search for jobs, internships, and apprenticeships, register for career events, and connect with employers hiring Kish students and graduates. Create an account to explore opportunities and start applying.
Career Events & Workshops
Build job-ready skills and connect with employers through career-focused events, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Upcoming Career Events
Explore workshops, hiring events, and career sessions designed to help you prepare and connect with employers.
View Career Events CalendarPathful Career Tools
Build your résumé, practice interviews, and explore career paths using Pathful’s guided tools designed for student success.
Access is provided through Career Services—schedule a meeting or contact us to get started.
Schedule a Career Services Appointment
Prefer to reach out directly? Call or email Laura Gregory, Coordinator of Employment & Job Placement Services, at 815-825-9641 or lgregory@kish.edu.
Internships vs. Apprenticeships
Not sure which path fits your goals? Explore how internships and apprenticeships work and where to find current opportunities through Career Services.
| Category | Internship | Apprenticeship |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Short-term, structured work experience tied to career exploration or academic programs | Long-term, hands-on training program combining work experience and skill development |
| Primary goal | Explore a career field and build experience | Train for a specific skilled career or trade |
| Typical length | Weeks to a semester | Months to multiple years |
| Pay | May be paid or unpaid (depending on employer/program) | Paid employment while training |
| Best for | Students exploring career options or building experience while in school | Students ready to enter a career pathway and learn on the job |
| Learning style | Observation, project work, and mentorship | Structured training, certifications, and real job responsibilities |
| Outcome | Work experience, résumé building, networking | Industry credentials, job placement, long-term career pathway |
| Who should consider it | Students early in their journey or unsure of a career path | Students ready to commit to a career field or skilled trade |
Resume & Job Search Support
Visit Career Services to get feedback on your resume and cover letter, and guidance using Pathful to build stronger application materials.
Practice interviews with Career Services to build confidence, refine answers, and prepare for real hiring conversations.
Explore on-campus opportunities, including Federal Work-Study roles, to gain experience while earning income.
Please contact Human Resources at 815-825-9370 for more information.
Learn how to use LinkedIn, Facebook, portfolios, and networking groups to build your professional presence.
- Facebook — Join job groups that feature local hiring
- LinkedIn — Search jobs and network with people in your field
- Twitter — Follow companies you would like to work for or the Kishwaukee College Career Center @CCNKishCollege
- Online Portfolio — Showcase your work and projects
- Meet-up Groups — Excellent local networking resource
Access curated job boards, career tools, and external resources to expand your search and find new opportunities.
- Job Openings for Veterans
- Labor Market Information
- Ofertas de Trabajo en Espanol
- More With Us Online Job Board
- File for Unemployment
- Illinois Worknet Center
- Optimizing Your Job Seeker LinkedIn Profile