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IT Career Experiences

I.T. Career Experiences

I.T. CAREER EXPERIENCES OVERVIEW

The Metropolitan Community College (MCC) Information Technology academic department strongly encourages all students to pursue early work experiences in their chosen IT area of study. Our goal is to bridge the education to employment gap by providing resources and consistent opportunities for MCC IT students to engage in events, networks, programs, and other career preparation opportunities. This Career Experiences page will be continually updated and contain information on occurrences such as: Job/Internship postings, career fairs, industry site visits, conferences, clubs/organizations, etc.

Please feel free to Contact Us for any additional inquiries.

I.T. CAREER EVENTS
 

September 2023

MCC I.T. ANNUAL CAREER FAIR

IT Career fair Flyer

Join us for our September 2023, MCC Info Tech Series event! This month, the MCC IT Academic Department will host our first annual IT Career Fair. Get ready for an unforgettable experience at our career fair! Over 30 local IT industry employers will be in attendance to not only connect and discuss opportunities, but to also seriously consider MCC IT students for internships and full/part-time employment.

 

Dates: Thursday, September 21, 2023

Time: 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Location: MCC Fort Omaha Campus,
Building 21
Swanson Conference Center

Register: joinhandshake.com
 
Mutuals of Omaha Flyer

Mutual of Omaha will be hosting a series of virtual pre-screening, events for MCC Information Technology students seeking internship opportunities in Database Administration. Students attending this event will have an opportunity to share their story with a hiring manager and discover more details pertaining to current and future Database Administration Internship roles with Mutual of Omaha.

 

Dates: Thursday, September 26, 2023

Time: 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Location: T.B.D

Register: Mutuals Of Omaha/handshake.com

 

October 2023

AIM HEARTLAND DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE

AIM HEARTLAND DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE Flyer

Join us for our October 2023, MCC Info Tech Series event! This month, the MCC IT Academic Department will host a field trip to the AIM Heartland Developer’s Conference. Experience an exhilarating two-day extravaganza filled with captivating speakers, engaging breakout sessions, a bustling exhibitor hall, and a plethora of networking opportunities!

 

Dates: Monday, October 23 and 24, 2023

Time: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Location: CHI Health Center

Register:
Please complete both registration forms:

Step 1- Register for the AIM Heartland Conference. Go to the link below and choose 'Get Tickets'. Then choose 'Student Ticket' option and then check out. Make sure to register with your MCC email.
AIM Heartland developers conference Tickets

Step 2- Complete the MCC Info Student Registration Form below to secure your spot.
MCC Heartland Conference Registration
 

November 2023

UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CYBER RANGE

Printable/Downloadable Flyer Coming Soon!

Join us for our November 2023, MCC Info Tech Series event! This month, a select group of students (on a first-to-register basis) will be provided an opportunity to engage Security professionals on an interactive cyber range.

 

Dates: T.B.D

Time: T.B.D.

Location: Union Pacific Railroad

Register: Coming Soon
I.T. CAREER READINESS COURSE

The MCC Career Experiences team in partnership with the IT academic department have partnered to develop an IT Career Readiness Course (FREE to all qualifying current and recently graduated MCC I.T. students) to assist students in their internship and early career identification efforts. This 4-to-6-week, self-paced program was developed to increase the hiring potential for all IT job seeking students. Students choosing to enroll in this program will receive one-on-one coaching on resumes, cover letters and interview preparation skills just to name a few.

 

CHECK YOUR READINESS FOR ENROLLMENT
MCC IT STUDENTS WHO MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL IN OUR FREE IT CAREER READINESS COURSE.

  1. Completion of all minimum course requirements CHECK YOUR READINESS for your chosen area of IT study.
  2. Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

All students that successfully complete this course will receive a digital badge in career readiness that signifies to our employer partners you have satisfactorily demonstrated basic IT career readiness skills.

 

Get started today by completing the IT Career Readiness Course Interest Form.

If you are not quite ready for this next step, we still encourage you to please visit the MCC Handshake Blog to locate more information to assist you in your internship/career search. Additionally, please review the Handshake Registration instructions to create your account on this powerful career platform to connect with local IT Employers.