Catholic colleges offer great assistance and preparation to students not just in academia, but also in career preparation and internship opportunities. There are a number of ways that Catholic colleges assist with job placements and internships.
Most, if not all colleges, Catholic or other, have some sort of career services department for students. Career services help connect students with potential internship opportunities or even prospective jobs that meet their academic or career goals. This department helps students find jobs/internships, apply, tailor their resumes, practice interviews, and more. Some Catholic colleges have partnerships with businesses, companies, or government agencies that guarantees certain internship opportunities for their students, which career services can help students achieve. Additionally, some Catholic colleges give students lifetime access to career services, meaning that for career changes or job switches later in life, alumni can receive help from their alma mater's career services.
Additionally, the alumni network at a Catholic college can be a huge help for students looking for jobs or internships. Connecting with alumni can give students opportunities for mentorships, internships, or even career potential. Alumni can provide valuable connections, insight into the career and business world, and advice about how best to tailor your college years to the career you want. Some Alumni may be more inclined to hire new employees from their alma mater. In any case, a Catholic college's alumni network is a great help in finding internships or jobs during or after college.
Catholic colleges often put on job or internship fairs, where businesses and companies come to the college, put up a booth, provide students with information and the opportunity to apply or interview for a job/internship opening. These fairs are a great way for students to find information on companies, see what internships are available for them in their field, meet potential employers, and make valuable connections. Occasionally these fairs may be industry-specific, such as healthcare, business, or education, where the companies/businesses invited are all from a specific industry. These are great ways to ensure that students desiring that career field can conveniently connect with and research potential employment opportunities in their desired field.
Some Catholic colleges also use online job and internship portals, like LinkedIn or Handshake. These portals allow students to search for internships in their area/field of interest. Students can search for jobs and internships, apply directly through these portals, and receive updates about their applications.
These are just a few of the ways that Catholic colleges assist with job placements and internships. Each college will have their own opportunities and ways of assisting students with employment opportunities and preparation for life after college. To find out what specific assistance a Catholic college offers for job placement and internships, inquire with an admissions officer, connect with career services, or check the website of the college(s) you are interested in.