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Career Services Center
SRC 107, Main Campus
Tel: 847-214-7399
Fax: 847-622-3055
careerservices@elgin.edu
Hours: M 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; T-Th 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; F 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
FSQ 403, Fountain Square Campus
Hours: W 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*English/Spanish services available
Both locations closed Fridays June - Aug.
Cooperative Work Study Program (CWSP)
The cooperative work study program, grant-funded by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, offers students the opportunity to earn an income while gaining work experience related to their academic majors. Participating businesses hire motivated students at a reduced cost and are reimbursed 50 percent of student wages.
Who is eligible?
- Students currently registered for academic credit at ECC and are a permanent resident of Illinois.
- Employers located in Illinois who are not affiliated with a religious organization or political party.
What are the benefits?
Students
- Earn an income that you can use to offset tuition
- Gain valuable work experience in your chosen career field
- Gain real-world experience to make your coursework more meaningful
- Create a network of contacts
- Strengthen your resume and interview skills.
Employers
- Employ motivated, academically qualified students who are eager to learn
- Receive 50 percent reimbursement for part-time positions
- Build an educational partnership with ECC
- Identify and observe potential permanent employees.
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