Student Worker-Waubonsee Works; Off Campus

Overview

Student Worker
Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

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Student Worker
Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

This posting is for a Waubonsee Works Paid Work Experience (PWE) at a partner company. Waubonsee Works PWEs are funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, in conjunction with the Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment. All applicants must be certified Waubonsee Works participants to be considered for these positions.

Waubonsee Works PWEs are meant to provide participants with relevant industry work experiences that will increase employability, improve soft skills, and allow exploration of the career path of choice.

• Keith’s Car Care in Oswego, IL
• Local Business in Montgomery, IL
• Local Manufacturers in and around Aurora, IL
• Other partner companies in the WIOA service provider network

Waubonsee Works students must apply to this post to be considered for a PWE. Paid Work Experiences last 12 weeks, with a maximum of 20 hours per week, and pay between $13 and $16 per hour. Participating companies and departments will work around student’s schedules; however, participants are expected to arrive on time and appropriately attired for each scheduled shift of their PWE.

Financial assistance is available to help cover the costs of attire and transportation.

Participants will be required to assist in Waubonsee Works events and workshops as directed by their Advisors and are expected to maintain passing grades in their classes during the experience.

Must be a current participant of the Waubonsee Works Program. The application for the program can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). That application must be accepted prior to continuing this application for a PWE.

Ability to follow directions and pay close attention to details
Good oral and written communication skills

Basic Computer Skills Required

Please attach the following documents when applying:

• Cover Letter - No
• Resume - Yes
• References - No (Can be provided at interview)
• Transcripts - No

req
1247
Grant Funded:
Yes
Minimum Starting Rate: 15.55 - 15.55
Compensation Type:
Hourly

Work Schedule:

Varies

Work Hours:

20 hours max (per week)
Testing:
No

Benefits Include:
Days off on National Holidays and when the college is closed, $25 bookstore credit to buy Waubonsee wear, and flexible schedules.

Special Instructions:
Please attach all documents at time of application.

EOE, including disability and veteran