
Counseling and Career Services is located in RCF 302. Phone 443 518 1340 Howard Community College values and understands the benefits that experiential learning provides. Students are able to optimize their education by integrating academic theory with hands on experience in the workplace. As a result, they bring a broadened perspective to the classroom, and thus they are better prepared for a career in the highly competitive business environment that exits today. At the same time, employers benefit from the knowledge and skills of our best students. On a recent National Public Radio program, the benefits of internships were discussed. Here is the presentation. The Co-op/Internship Program office’s mission is to assist HCC students in preparing for and finding work experience opportunities that will help them achieve their academic and career goals. We are located within the office of Counseling and Career Services (RCF 302). Stop by or give us a call at 443-518-1340. Co-ops and internships allow you to apply what you are learning in the classroom to a career that interest you. By participating in a co-op or internship, you will learn new skills and begin to network in your chosen career. Students participating in co-ops and internships are interested in acquiring and improving work based skills: however, these opportunities would not exist without you. Organizations from small start-ups to large corporations and non-profits play an integral part in preparing HCC’s students to make a difference in the work force. Employers are invited to participate in the Internship Fair. Information on how to participate in the Internship Fair. Co-ops and internships allow students to learn about themselves and explore how their majors relate to the world of work. Both classroom experiences and field experiences contribute to their education and personal development.
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