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Paid student internships on campus

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Would you like to become more involved on campus? Take a look at the following opportunities that students can apply for.

Cascade

The Associated Students of PCC Cascade Campus, the Women’s Resource Center, and the Student Ambassadors are looking for students who are interested in applying for next year’s teams, starting Fall 2007. These are all paid positions for the next academic year. No experience necessary. Candidate should have a sincere desire to learn, work hard, and help fellow students. Jobs range from 10-20 hours per week and offer flexible schedules to fit around your classes.

Applications and supplemental job information will be due by 5pm on April 27th to Cascade SC 03. Pick up applications at the Student Lounge in SC 03 or SC Hallway and for more information contact Tracey Garman at 503-978-5379.

Sylvania

ASPCC Sylvania Student Government is now accepting applications for the 2007/2008 school year. Positions available are in the Student Senate, Leadership, Programs, Finance and Communications areas. Jobs are part time from 10 to 20 hours per week, depending on position, and pay $8.30 per hour. For more information or an application go to Sylvania CC 101 or e-mail: aspcc.sy@pcc.edu. Completed applications are due by April 20, 2007 at 4:00pm.

Sylvania Women’s Resource Center is seeking students for paid internships in the WRC Women’s Leadership Training Program during the 2007/2008 academic year. The Women’s Leadership Training Program participants staff the Sylvania Women’s Resource Center as paid Student Advocates. Student Advocates provide information to students seeking assistance from the Center, make referrals to campus and community services and programs, provide peer support and advocacy, develop, organize, and implement programming for the campus community. Applications are due April 27, 2007. Applications available online. For more information come by the Sylvania Women’s Resource Center, CC 273 or call (503) 977-8101.

The Sylvania Career Resource Center is hiring Peer Advisors for the 2007/2008 academic year. Peer Advisors are successful students who are trained to:

• connect with other students and help them understand and navigate the college system;
• assist students to research college programs and transfer information;
• help students explore majors and career options; and
• lead campus tours for new & prospective PCC students, and conduct classroom presentations.

Eligibility:

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Enrolled at PCC for at least 3 terms
• Completed at least 6 credits for each of those terms
• Commit to working the entire 2007-2008 academic year

Applications and more information are available in the Sylvania Career Resource Center/Counseling/Advising Department, CC-216. Applications are due by Friday, May 4. Please contact the Sylvania Career Resource Center staff for further information.

The Sylvania Multicultural Center is seeking students to participate in the Multicultural Student Leadership Training Program during the 2007/2008 academic year. Applications are currently being accepted and aredue by Friday, April 27, 2007. The Sylvania Multicultural Student Leadership Training Program participants staff the Multicultural Center as paid Student Leaders working as Peer Tutors and Student Coordinators. Student Leaders put into practice peer tutoring, advocacy, problem solving, communication skills, program planning and campus activism. The Center’s student leaders develop programs and events to foster understanding of issues related to race, ethnicity, and culture on campus.

Southeast Center

Multiple opportunities are available with ASPCC at Southeast Center for the 2007/2008 schoolyear. Students can pick up applications at the ASPCC office (Tabor 151), the Admissions office (Tabor 152), and the SE Information Desk in the Great Hall. Applications are due by May 1. For more information, conact Sue Riches at sriches@pcc.edu.