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​​Externships

Optional post-graduation supervised and evaluated workplace-based learning experience to enhance and further develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for success in the field of training.

Program Objectives

The customer will

  • Develop and enhance skills and knowledge obtained in the CTI training program through authentic application and repetition of core workplace technical competencies as demonstrated through instructor and externship employer/supervisor evaluation of work performance and results.
  • Demonstrate essential workplace skills through integrated participation in workplace as demonstrated by successful completion of the externship experience and instructor and externship employer/supervisor evaluation of workplace habits and attitudes.
  • Develop confidence in their ability to work independently and/or with limited supervision in their field of training.
  • Gain resume job experience and professional references in their field of training to improve their employability following completion of the externship.

The externship can be either eight or sixteen weeks (half or full academic term) running on the CTI at HGAC academic calendar.

Dependent on the student and employer needs, a full-time or part time employment schedule will be discussed on a case-by-case basis with eventual full time employment being the goal. The potential exists for the externship to be paid through OVR as an OJT (On the Job Training), but it is possible some will be unpaid externships.

Customer would reside in the dorms and receive other services as applicable. Customer will continue to work with CTI at HGAC’s Career Services Department during their externship receiving placement assistance to secure regular employment upon completion of their externship.

The externship experience will be supervised by the Career Services Supervisor and other members of the customer’s CTI team. The customer will be evaluated and provided feedback on their technical work performance as well as their “soft” workplace skills and habit by the instructor and externship employer/supervisor.

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