ECS for Students

Build Skills for Success in the Workplace

As a student in CCU's College of Undergraduate Studies, working with the Employment and Career Services (ECS) allows you to gain hands-on experience in a professional workplace setting while integrating ECS Principles: Work is Worship, Excellence, and Growth.

The ECS staff will assist you with individualized job placement, career coaching, resume tips, and interview training. Once you get a job through ECS you will have an opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and professional attributes required to be successful in today's workforce. Students also have the chance to offset the cost of tuition and student loans with the extra income since all positions are paid positions. Students also have the option to fulfill elective credits by working.

Working with ECS

Schedule an appointment with ECS.
A professional ECS team member is available to you. Services include one-on-one conversations including: values and skills assessment, career coaching, career mapping, and part time or full-time job placement. You can also receive assistance to help determine the next steps based on your career goals, skill set, work experience, and availability to work.
To schedule an appointment with one of our team members go to appointments in Handshake.
1. Choose a category based on your last name.
2. Pick the day/time that works best for you, then pick an appointment medium (virtual or in-person) and enter how we can help you in the space provided.
3. Handshake will email you an appointment confirmation. If you sign up for a virtual appointment, a Zoom link will be included.
Explore jobs and internships.
ECS has hand-selected jobs and internships available to you as a CCU College of Undergraduate Studies student or alumni, partnering with Handshake, a leading early career platform for college students. Log into your Handshake account (use your CCU ID and password) to view jobs and internships and apply.
You will have the opportunity to explore "Premier" jobs and your ECS staff member will be available for expert advice on the best jobs for you!
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Premier Jobs
If you apply for a job with one of our Premier Employers (you can't see the name of the company), your application will not immediately go to the employer. Rather, you will work or continue working with an ECS team member, and go through a vetting process. This vetting process has resulted in a 90% job placement rate since 2010!
During your meeting with ECS for a Premier Job:
- You will learn the name of the employer.
- The ECS staff will professionally consult with you to make sure that you and the employer are a good match, that you are qualified for the position, and that you want to work for the employer.
- ECS will check your references.
- You will have the opportunity to receive mock interview training, giving you confidence in your interviewing skills and setting you up for a great interview with the employer.
- ECS will send the resumes of qualified candidates to the employer.
- Once the resumes have been sent, the employer will contact the interested candidate for a guaranteed interview.
Visit the ECS group on CCU Connect.
Students in the College of Undergraduate Studies have access to additional employment resources in the ECS group on Connect. (CCU login required.) Visit our group to learn about ECS events, Building Blocks for your Major, Specific Resumes for your Major, and opportunities to meet with ECS premier employers about job opportunities.
ECS on Connect
Create your resume.
Your resume reflects you, so put the work in to demonstrate your brand and to connect your skills to the desired job! Check out our resume guides, templates, and instructional videos to get you started. Once you have created your resume, upload your resume in the "My Documents" page on your Handshake account (use your CCU ID and password).

Have questions on the Employment and Career Services process for students? Please get in touch with ECS at ecs@ccu.edu or visit us in the Armando building on CCU main campus in Lakewood.

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Course Credits for Work

Students in the College of Undergraduate Studies can apply to earn general elective credits by working in a W-2 qualified job. You may find the job on your own or through ECS, but it must be approved by ECS to receive course credit. You can earn up to a total of 24 jobs general elective credits for your major during your time at CCU.

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Resources Based on your Work Experience

- Entry-level positions require little or no work experience
- Part-time hours are best for students that want to go away for fall break, Christmas break, or spring break
- Documents required: Resume, Availability Form
- Potential advancement to positions requiring related work experience and mock interviews are available upon request
- Requires 1-2 years of work experience
- Complete a polished and professional resume, gather references and your availability
- Part-time hours
- Documents required: Resume, References, Availability Form
- For Premier Employers, you will receive training through a mock interview
- Individualized coaching and placement is available upon request
- Requires two or more years of experience or relevant degree
- Full-time hours
- Documents required: Resume, References
- Individualized Coaching and Placement is available upon request (virtual)

ECS Student Testimonials

Stephanie Thomas — Business Major
"I would not trade my time at CCU for the world. As a student, I had many awesome experiences and made lasting friendships. Most notable, however, was the connection between ECS and my current employer, General Air. I didn't know that this would turn out to be one of the biggest blessings of my life."
Graham Delano — Health Sciences Major
"As a scribe you are exposed to aspects of medicine that cannot be experienced in a classroom. Indeed, working as a scribe was an invaluable opportunity that gave me a competitive edge when applying to medical schools. I am grateful to ECS for the opportunity."
Matthew Hodgkins — Business Major
"ECS first helped me get a summer internship with a public accounting firm after my junior year. After completing the internship, I informed ECS that I was interested in a new career direction and they supported me every step of the way. They ended up connecting me with the Christian, non-profit organization Samaritan’s Purse."
Kelly Robertson — English Major
"Though I had never imagined working in property management, I couldn't be happier that I took that leap. I love coming into work; the people here are phenomenal. I couldn’t have dreamed up a better opportunity!"
Megan Hallett — Psychology Major
"The students that Right On Learning seeks to help are usually failing in a particular subject. Our role as tutors is to help them learn the material and instill new confidence that they can be successful in the classroom. It's a transformational process for these students!"

ECS for Students

ECS for Students

Build Skills for Success in the Workplace

Working with ECS

Schedule an appointment with ECS.

Explore jobs and internships.

Premier Jobs

Visit the ECS group on CCU Connect.

Create your resume.

Course Credits for Work

Resources Based on your Work Experience

ECS Student Testimonials

Stephanie Thomas — Business Major

Graham Delano — Health Sciences Major

Matthew Hodgkins — Business Major

Kelly Robertson — English Major

Megan Hallett — Psychology Major

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Employment Resources

Meet the ECS Team