Apprenticeships- Student is employee at business, multi-year commitment, builds technical skills for the purpose of using those skills at the current place of employment.

Delta can help any businesses that wants to establish a new apprenticeship or expand and existing program. This program is for a business who has a great employee and wants them to upskill their talent by sending them to Delta College to take specific courses relevant for their job. Apprenticeships can be created for thousands of occupations including health, skilled trades, childcare and more. Contact apprenticeship@delta.edu to discover this unique program and any additional state funding opportunities that may be available.

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Co-op- Student uses to define their career path after graduation, 8-month commitment, builds robust relationship with business.

Employ a student for an academic year as a co-op. These co-operative education positions, Co-Op’s, are paid by your company and ideal for the student to experience the culture of your organization, while

building basic professional skills. Students from a variety of degree paths can be employed to fill your entry level role. The business commitment for placement typically is for two semesters beginning in the fall and ending in the spring with the student working part time and attending Delta College. Co-op placement may also be full time with the student working as a co-op full time for a semester, returning to school for the following semester as a full-time student, then returning to the employer again as a full-time co-op employee. Students must be attending Delta College with a minimum of six credit hours to participate. Minimum 2.0 GPA. Average co-op work hours 18-20 hours per week as a part time co-op; or 40 hours if a full-time co-op.

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Internship – Student uses to explore a career, 3-month commitment, builds student’s technical and professional skills.

Employ a student for a 10 – 12-week internship. These positions are paid by your company and ideal for completing project work that aligns with the student’s program of study and typically done in summer. Fall, Winter or Summer opportunities can be made available to our students. Students must be attending Delta College with a minimum of six credit hours to participate. Minimum 2.0 GPA. Average internship 12-15 hours per week for a part time internship and 40 hours per week for a full-time summer internship. This role builds up experience on the students resume which may be applicable to future roles with multiple employers.

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Federal work Study Program – Student uses to build professional skills, 4-months or more commitment, builds robust relationship with civic organization.

Ideal for community service organizations, you may employ a student who is part of Delta’s Federal Work Study program. Organizations may employ a student for 10-20 hours per week, paying minimum wage for the role, and commit to a minimum of one semester placement (16 weeks per semester). Business can renew for multiple semesters and maintain the same student if they are eligible. This program connects students who have been awarded financial aid for Federal Work Study with qualified employers. The employer would pay approximately 25% of the wages for the student, with the program contributing the balance. Benefits of the program include Delta College referring a student to the organization for placement and reduced expense to the organization for the role. There are a limited number of organizations who may participate.

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All job postings must meet the following posting standards:

• The employer must be affiliated with a profit corporation or non-profit agency.
• The position must be paid at least minimum wage &employees must receive a W-2 or 1099.
• The company cannot charge a fee to potential applicants.
• No direct marketing or pyramid based “positions” will be posted.
• The employer must utilize non- discriminatory and fair hiring and practices as identified by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
• The employer must utilize non- discriminatory and fair hiring and practices as identified by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the above NACE Principles.

Delta College Career Development reserves the right to remove any posting not deemed to meet these posting standards.

Once in the fall and again in the spring, Delta College hosts job fairs available to students and the general community. All industries, all majors, all businesses can benefit from this great networking event.

Great Lakes Bay Employment & Apprenticeship Event
Delta College Pioneer Gym, Main Campus
Thursday, October 24, 1 – 3pm
Register a booth for your business now! Availability is limited.

2025 Spring Internship & Employement Event
Date coming soon!

Join an occupational Advisory Committee and provide an important link between Delta College and industry. Give your input on the relevant skills needed for roles, equipment students should train on, provide insight into occupational demands needed today, and help us prepare the workforce for tomorrow. Just a few meetings a year, can make a huge difference to our students and your future workforce.

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