Hire CLC Students and Graduates

Hire a Lancer to build your workforce

Give your company a tailored, high-quality talent pipeline—and give students a workplace learning experience at the same time. Partner with CLC's Career and Job Placement Center (CJPC) for apprenticeship and internship programs for an opportunity to build and strengthen your workforce.

Benefits of partnering with CJPC

24/7 online job posting through LancerJobLink
Industry-specific job fairs
Employer class visits
On-campus recruiting
Connections to a career-ready workforce

Contact us

Career and Job Placement Center
Grayslake, Room C111
(847) 543-2059
cjpc@clcillinois.edu

Hire CLC students and alumni

Post part-time and full-time employment opportunities at LancerJobLink powered by Handshake.

The Career Spark Awards recognize the top career centers in three categories — student engagement, employer engagement, and reporting and analytics — and CJPC is one of 31 institutions to receive an award this year, out of 1,400+ schools using LancerJobLink.

CJPC was recognized for employer engagement. Learn more about the Career Spark Awards.

Hire an intern

Find an intern from almost any CLC major, from accounting to manufacturing and more. When you sponsor an intern, you provide a cost-effective training ground for potential employees—without a long-term commitment. Your interns may bring fresh ideas and bring positive visibility to your business.

experiential learning that integrates the knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting
part-time workers for your company
career-relevant work experience for CLC students

Want to learn more? Contact:

Barbara Billimack
Lead Career Services Specialist
Career and Job Placement Center
(847) 543-2262
bbillimack@clcillinois.edu

Hire an apprentice

An apprenticeship is a structured “Learn and Earn” program. It combines job-related classroom learning with structured on-the-job training guided by a mentor. The benefits your company receives include:

a solution for replacing retiring, highly skilled and experienced workers
increased workforce diversity and lower recruiting cost
an increased retention rate and employee loyalty

To explore a customized apprenticeship program for your company, please fill out the Employer Interest Form (PDF)

Want to learn more? Contact:

Dan Ortego
Apprenticeship Manager
Career and Job Placement Center
(847) 543-2263
dortego@clcillinois.edu

What employers and students say about CLC

Chris Rudolph
Owner, Rudolph Certified Public Accounting
“Our CPA firm has hired CLC interns for years, and the experience has been wonderful. The students have gained real-world professional experience while attending school.”
Through internships, CLC students gain practical skills and employers access talent to help grow the business.
Explore the accounting program
Katy King
Senior Talent Sourcing Specialist, Advocate Health Care
“The college is truly dedicated to helping students and graduates find employment opportunities that match their skills and interests.”
CLC is a member of the Lake County Workforce Ecosystem. This results in meaningful connections that benefit students, employers and community.
Read the Community Impact Report
Natasha Phillips
Graduate
“Heating, ventilation and air conditioning is a trade skill that’s always going to be needed, so I can have a stable career.”
Natasha studied HVAC/R Engineering Technology at CLC. A Workforce Equity Initiative grant paid for her education so she can start a new career in a high-demand industry.
Read Natasha's story
Ian Velasquez
Graduate
“At CLC I learned all the skills I need to enter the welding and fabrication industry one step ahead of everyone else. The teachers were attentive and helpful throughout my time in the program.”
Ian earned a General Welding Certificate at CLC. A Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) grant paid for his education so he can start a career in a high-demand field.
Learn about the WEI grant
Joshua Cardin
Graduate
“While I was in the Coast Guard, I’d take a class here or there online with other colleges. None of them hold a candle to CLC. It’s unbelievable how far the college is looking forward and how many opportunities are available for the people of Lake County.”
Joshua studied Fire Science Technology at CLC after serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. He now works as a firefighter and is studying Emergency Medical Technology to also become a paramedic.
Read Joshua's story