Career & Completion Center
The Career & Completion Center assists individuals in exploring career interests, connecting with area employers, identifying internship opportunities, conducting a job search, and preparing for the world of work. College Central Network (CCN) is an online tool that facilitates connections between job-seekers and employers. Job-seekers (students, alumni and community members) can access this FREE tool by creating an account. Job seekers can use the résumé builder, post a résumé, search job openings, and obtain job search advice through articles and podcasts.
Students wanting to see how their degree relates to careers in the Richland Community College District along with current job opportunities, wage information, and job descriptions can visit Career Coach. Career Coach, supported through a partnership of the City of Decatur, the Economic Development Corporation of Decatur and Macon County, and Richland, provides local employment data and education and training options. This resource links Richland programs to the local job market in the Decatur area.
Students looking for information on the job search and application process, résumé review, and interview preparation can schedule an appointment during regular business hours or attend one of the regularly scheduled workshops. Part-time and full-time job openings available in the community are posted in the Career & Completion Center.
Visit Room N117 in the Student Success Center or Career Center webpage for more information. All services are free.
Internships
A wide variety of internships or work practica are available for students desiring to gain relevant work experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career pathways. Students enroll in the appropriate work experience and practicum seminar or internship course, which lasts eight (8) to sixteen (16) weeks.
Interested students should consult with the appropriate Dean or faculty member along with staff in the Career & Completion Center. The following programs include internships as part of the curricula:
- Accounting
- Administrative Assistant
- Agribusiness
- American Sign Language
- Automotive Technology
- Business
- Collision Repair Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts
- Diesel Medium/Heavy Truck Technology
- Drafting & Design Engineering
- Early Childhood Education
- Engineering Technology
- Graphic Arts
- Health Information Technology
- Healthcare Documentation
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
- Horticulture
- Hospitality Management
- Network Technology
- Software Applications Programming
- Welding Technology
Student Employment
Student employment will support and supplement the academic mission and process. Students must be enrolled in at least six (6) semester hours and be in “good academic standing” as defined by the College’s Academic Standard Policy. Students are limited to twenty (20) hours per week while classes are in session and up to, but less than, twenty-eight (28) hours during semester breaks and will receive minimum wage.
All Richland students who work for Richland Community College as College work study employees must fill out an application and be authorized to work by the Career & Completion Coach. In order to be approved for federal work study, students must complete the application and be authorized to work by the Career & Completion Coach and the Office of Financial Aid. Student employment applications are available online through myRichland > My Student Info > Student Employment.