Harper College

Employers

The Job Placement Resource Center (JPRC) can assist with your employment needs by connecting you with Harper students and alumni from a variety of programs of study. 

Resources

Post your local job and internship opportunities (free of charge) for Harper students and alumni. Click here to sign up for your account.

Policy for Posting Jobs on Hire a Hawk

Harper College is a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and abides by the NACE Principles for Professional Practice.

  • Registration is subject to approval by the Job Placement Resource Center
  • Jobs must be actual current openings for full-time, part-time, co-op or internship positions
  • Positions must be appropriate to our students/alumni
  • Harper College will not post jobs from staffing/placement agencies or Third-Party recruiters
  • Harper College will not give access to home-based businesses
  • No solicitation

On Campus Recruiting (OCR) offers employers the opportunity to recruit students for their open positions during fall and spring semesters. These opportunities need to be general, entry-level positions; no specific degrees, certifications or qualifications required. 

This is not a job fair, but an opportunity for employers to connect with students in an informal atmosphere. Please contact us for available dates after your positions have been posted on our online job board. 

Internships are intended to be a learning experience that combines classroom knowledge and work experience. These learning experiences allow students the opportunity to become more qualified as a future employee in the student's area of study. 

Benefits 
  • Participate in shaping the next generation of your workforce 
  • Identify qualified candidates for potential future hire
  • Economically increase your company's productivity
  • Give back to the community   
Internship Details
  • An internship is a work-based learning experience closely aligned with the student's Area of Interest
  • The length of an internship may vary. This is a short-term commitment that depends on the employer's needs and the student's availability. 
  • All internships must adhere to the Fair Labor Standards Act .PDF
  • Students must adhere to the minimum GPA requirements and adhere to Harper College's Student Code of Conduct
Employer Criteria 
  • For-profit companies typically pay interns at least minimum wage and we recommend each employer consult legal counsel before posting an unpaid internship
  • Starting and ending dates must be defined upfront and included on your Employer Internship Application
  • A job description is required, with any qualifications, course completions and technical skills
  • Interns must receive supervision, feedback and performance evaluations by an appropriate/designated employee

What does Diversity, Equity and Inclusion mean for your company? Here are some points to assist you in reviewing your company's policies and procedures. 

  • Do you have a Diversity Statement?
  • Is your website infused with the organization's commitment to diversity? 
  • Do you create job descriptions and job ads that include verbiage indicating that culturally competent candidates are desired and removing unintentionally biased language from job descriptions? 
  • Are you prepared to answer candidate's questions about your commitment to diversity? 

Need help with staff training? Contact Harper Business Solutions for customized programs. 

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Last Updated: 10/4/24