Tag: internships
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Internships allow students to gain formal work experience
By Max Peña Pulse Staff Reporter Internships allow students to gain both knowledge and experience that they can use for their entire professional career. By definition, an intern is a student or trainee who works in an organization with or without pay to gain work experience. Many students here at Palo Alto College turn to…
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Paid internships pave the way for future employment
By Sabrina Robles Pulse Staff Reporter Paid internships are an ultimate goal for college students. On top of throwing your name into the hat with potential employers, you also gain real-world experience. The Alamo Colleges Community-Based Federal Work Study Program is a step in the right direction. The CBSFWS Program places eligible students in part-time…
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Take your career for a test drive
By Evelin Ortega Pulse Staff Reporter Internship experiences can prove beneficial to students seeking careers in many areas. At Palo Alto College, students have many opportunities to seek and attain internships, depending upon the field of work they wish to pursue. With summer drawing near, students may be looking into finding an internship to…
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Internships open doors for college students
By Leslie Diaz Pulse Staff Reporter As students get closer to completing their degree programs, the word internship is tossed around. With an internship, students will receive on-site training in their chosen career. “Internships are important because you can learn all the fundamentals in class, but until you’re in the real world, you won’t get…
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