Get Hired: Employment & Internships For Students
The Employment and Internship Office provides students and alumni access and support for seeking professional experience via multiple online platforms, including the Seahawk Job Board. These tools allow students to access job and internship opportunities with numerous employer and community partners in the Monterey Bay and San Francisco Bay Regions as well as on campus Student Assistant jobs.
In addition, students can also attend and participate in multiple on campus and off campus hiring events and job fairs. Event information as well as tips on how to prepare and maximize these opportunities can be found below.
Internship Opportunities
Seahawk Job Board
The Seahawk Job Board powered by Jobspeaker is an online platform that will give you access to current job and internship opportunities and inform you of career-related activities happening on and off campus. Review the steps to set up your account below and note the IMPORTANCE of updating your EMAIL in the system.
You'll gain access to:
Mobile App
Internships
Jobs
On-Campus Jobs
Workshops
Career Fairs
Please be mindful of scams and fraudulent jobs as you engage with employers. Jobs that ask you to deposit a check or make a large purchase you'll be reimbursed for (i.e. gift cards, cashier's checks, etc.), promise a large salary or bonus for little work, or jobs where you don't speak to anyone "live" before you start, are likely fraudulent. Contact Cabrillo's Student Employment Office at studentjobs@cabrillo.edu with any questions.
Steps to set up your account:
1) Access Account for first time:
Click on Student Button-current students already have an account and can login using their Cabrillo credentials.
2) Change email address: This will ensure you receive emails from the career services team, employers, and updates on your pending applications.
Once logged in, Click on picture icon in upper right corner
Click Account-Settings & Security
Click Email Address
Upper right corner add email
Confirm to make it primary email
Verify email that is sent to activate it (Check your spam folder for news@jobspeaker.com)
3) Select Your Program & Set up your Profile
Go to the Dashboard
Click on Schools & Programs
Add Program
Select your Program so employers can search by major & provide current skills so employers can find you
Questions or concerns: Contact Studentjobs@cabrillo.edu
Internships
Internships allow students to develop and apply skills and competencies in a professional setting in preparation for transitioning into the workforce. While participating in an internship students can expect to receive supervision and mentorship, build their professional network as well as perform tasks and duties relevant to their educational and professional goals. In addition, internships provide students with experience, perspective and confidence to inform and shape their career goals.
Students can earn credit while employed at a job or internship through The Internship and Work Experience program. This course is designed for students to formally structure learning and professional development goals into their current job, internship or volunteer position and earn academic credit doing so. This academic credit is CSU transferable and can also be applied toward various Career Education degrees and certificates at Cabrillo College. More information can be found on the Internship and Work Experience website.
Job Fairs, Hiring Events, & Industry Panels
Upcoming Events
Internship Fair: March 14 from 11am-1pm in the upper quad (Aptos)
We will have over 25 employers attending who are looking to fill a wide variety of internship opportunities for summer.
Students register here
Career Prep Event: April 4
Career Fair/Job Fair- Aptos campus: April 10
Career Fair/Job Fair- Watsonville campus: April 16
Students register here
Employers interested in participating: Contact studentjobs@cabrillo.edu
Community Events:
In addition to the Cabrillo Career Fairs, numerous job fairs and events are hosted throughout the Monterey Bay and San Francisco Bay region. Cabrillo College Employment & Internship Office works with numerous outside agencies to organize and deliver various events throughout the year.
Check out all upcoming events and details on the Events and Workshops page.
Contact the Employment & Internship Office for any questions about these event to studentjobs@cabrillo.edu.
Working on Campus:
How to Apply - There are a variety of opportunities to work on campus. Many of the departments post their positions through the Seahawk job board. Students should follow the application procedures for that department.
Types of Employment Opportunities -
Department Funded Employment: Students enrolled in 6 or more units are eligible to work part-time on-campus within a variety of departments. They must follow the application instructions, process, and meet the qualifications in order to be considered for the position.
Federal Work Study: Federal Work-Study provides part-time on-campus jobs for students with financial need that are enrolled in at least 6 units. Students must complete the FAFSA and receive a Work Study Award through the Financial Aid office. Funds are limited, so not all qualifying students will receive an award. For more detailed information go to the Financial Aid page here.
CalWorks: CalWorks provides part-time on or off campus jobs for students with financial need. The requirements for eligibility are that you are receiving CalWORKs/TANF, are enrolled in at least 6 units and are in good academic standing. For more information, call the Student Resource & Support Network office at (831) 479-6344.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students
It usually takes 24 to 48 hours for your account to be approved because Student Employment has to verify that you are an alumni.