Career Services is keen to support employers in our local New Jersey and New York City markets and enhance the social equity, environmental protection, and economic success of our community. Recruiting students from Hudson County Community College will enhance any employers Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals as we serve a varied group of individuals of all genders, races and ages. Any employer would be lucky to hire one of our students.
That said, we are mindful of employer needs and open to a collaborative relationship where employers guide Career Services on the competencies and skills needed to be successful in the company. Please review the list below of different ways we can support your recruitment and talent management needs.
Click here to register on CareerSpark, our Career Services Management platform where employers can post opportunities and manage internship / externships.
Employers are invited to table for free in the Library Lobby of the Journal Square Campus or the main lobby in our North Hudson campus to promote the company brand and recruit to fill positions. Employers can request to table at times that align with their recruitment needs and multiple times throughout the year. Table and chairs provided. Employers will have access Wifi and the Journal Square Campus Library for online applications and a private room for interviews.
Internships / Externships / Service Learning
Internships are a helpful way for students to gain experience and be exposed to potential career paths. Internships are commonly a fixed amount of time, ideally paid, with a specific learning objective. Employers can post independently managed internships on CareerSpark. The following are two other ways employers can partner with the college:
- Foundation Internship Program – the Hudson County Community College Foundation will sponsor 10 student interns a year. Each student earns a $2250 stipend at 150 hours. Please contact the Director of Career Services if you are interested in being a part of the Foundation Internship Program.
- Academic Credit Internships – at present, the college offers the following courses for credit. Please email the Director of Career Services if you are interested in connecting with the respective academic departments.
| MAJOR |
COURSE |
CREDITS |
| Business
Administration A.S. |
Business
Internship |
3 |
| Health Services A.S. |
Service
Learning Internship |
2 |
| Human
Services – Pre Social Work Addictions Counseling A.S. |
Internship
in Human Services I |
3 |
| Human
Services – Pre Social Work A.S. |
Internship
in Human Services I |
3 |
| Human
Services – Pre Social Work A.S. |
Internship
in Human Services II |
4 |
| Paramedic
Science A.A.S. |
Field
Internship |
5 |
| Criminal
Justice A.S. |
Criminal
Justice Externship |
4 |
| Criminal
Justice – Homeland Security A.S. |
Criminal
Justice Externship |
4 |
| Culinary
Arts A.A.S. |
Externship
I |
1 |
| Culinary
Arts A.A.S. |
Externship
III |
2 |
| Culinary
Arts Baking & Pastry Option A.A.S. |
Externship
I |
1 |
| Culinary
Arts Baking & Pastry Option A.A. |
Externship
III |
2 |
| Early
Childhood Education A.A.S. |
Early
Childhood Externship or Field Experience in Preschool |
3 |
| Infant
Toddler Education A.A. |
Early
Childhood Externship or Field Experience Infant / Toddler Setting |
3 |
| Hospitality
Management A.A.S. |
Externship
III |
2 |
| Entrepreneurship
Option / Hospitality Management A.A.S. |
Externship
I |
1 |
| Hotel
Restaurant Management Option / Hospitality Management A.A.S. |
Externship
III |
2 |
| Travel
and Tourism Option / Hospitality Management A.A.S. |
Externship
III |
2 |
| Medical
Assisting A.A.S. |
Medical
Assisting Externship |
3 |
Most faculty are open and excited to have representatives from employers visit and share information as it relates to the business, industry and / or career paths of our students.
Employee Engagement/Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
Career Services can be a helpful part of your Employee Engagement strategy. As businesses are trying to create a triple bottom line approach to business models – attending to profit, people and planet – our department can assist with the people aspect. According to Gallup’s State of the American Workplace Report, only 33% of employees are engaged at work. Gallup’s employee engagement survey examines 12 elements of engagement that are proven performance management practices. An element of engagement to note is one’s level of agreement with the following statement “this last year, I have had the opportunities at work to learn and grow”. While that mostly refers to internal professional development of employees, we would also add that people learn and grow through helping others. The following are examples of ways your team can partner with Career Services to help community college students:
- Informational Interviews – stand conversations about one’s professional journey
- Volunteering – helping students with resumes, cover letters, and interview skills
- Mentorship – a more formal ongoing relationship that supports the student on their career path
- Job Shadowing – allow students to follow an employee for the day to observe and learn about the business, role, and industry
Office Tours / Site Visits
Students visit a company site and receive a tour of the grounds and overview of the business.