Interested in Business & Finance? |
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Thinking about a Career in
Computers & Electronics?
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Want a Satisfying
Career in Medical
Office Assisting?
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"I feel that the externship was a very important part of my
training. I learned things that cannot be learned in a classroom and sometimes can't be
learned in a job because employers won't give you a chance until you've had the experience
you get in the externship." |
"I feel the training I received from PACE
has helped me in two ways. First, in learning a skill and second, in job placement." |
The PACE Institute staff assists students in
identifying career opportunities. As a result of the placement focus, individual student
initiative, and the successful completion of classroom training, employment opportunities
are often lined up before training ends. Even after the initial placement, former students return long after graduation to use PACE facilities to keep their resumes up-to-date and to contact potential new employers.
Our Externship Program
The externship program is an integral part of the PACE Institute's programs. The externship program at PACE Institute is the key link between the employers of the community and the practical, hands-on real-life training emphasized at PACE in the diploma and specialized associate degree programs.
The externship is a win-win situation for the student and the employers.
What employers have to say about
the PACE externship program:
"We had never participated in an externship
program. We found this to be a wonderful learning experience
for all of us. The student that was placed with us was extremely
knowledgeable and showed a lot of
initiative. We look forward to participating in this program again in the
future." (She just hired another
extern!)
"When we look for a new employee, I always think
of PACE first. I have hired three PACE graduates for
my staff. In fact, PACE was the key, which opened the door to my own
professional career. I am proud to be a PACE graduate, and it is very gratifying to see that the recent
graduates I speak to appear to have that
same sense of pride. It is comforting to know that some things don't
change. PACE Institute was highly
esteemed nearly twenty years ago, as it continues to be today."
Berks Community Action Group
"I am very pleased with the success of the PACE
program. The benefit of having trained, well-prepared
PACE students involved with our company is nothing less than positive...I
would recommend to any
employer that they form partnerships with and take advantage of the PACE
externship program."
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Gives real-world work experience before you graduate |
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Is an extension of your classroom training |
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Builds self-confidence |
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Improves chances of obtaining and being successful in a training related career |
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Gives you hands on experience not learned in the classroom setting |
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Added bonus for your resume |
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In many cases gives you a foot in the door for those non-advertised job openings |
Some local employers of PACE graduates:
| AAA Air Products Albright College Boscov's City of Reading Comcast County of Berks EnerSys First Union Fromm Electric |
Met-Ed, a First Energy Company Penske Reading Hospital Reading School District Reinsel & Company St. Joseph Hospital Sovereign Bank Weidenhammer Yuasa, Inc. |
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