Career exploration and preparation continues to be one of the most prominent goals of higher education. While it may seem a large part of the CFK journey is spent within the classroom, being a student goes far beyond that. Applying new knowledge and skills to other aspects of one's life, such as a career, outside of the classroom is another significant component of being a student. Whether it's discovering, planning, or taking action towards a career, consider how you can develop the following.
Appointments with Career Services can be made through Handshake here cfk.joinhandshake.com
The College of the Florida Keys recently transitioned to Handshake – a modern recruiting platform – to connect current and past CFK students with employment and internship opportunities. Handshake is a direct partnership with The College of the Florida Keys that offers CFK students and alumni access to jobs on a local, regional, and nation scale as well as the ability to view personalized job recommendations based on major and interests.
The annual CFK Job Fair is typically held in the Spring semester (March-April). Employer and student registration information will be posted in early January.
Internships are a powerful and effective way for students to gain real-world work experience. The College's Internship Program provides experiential learning as a complementary approach to a student's education. With a goal of preparing students, the College's internship program is focused on providing quality industry internship opportunities that allow students to spend time within a real-world job experience prior to graduation.
