Access to Panther Works (CSM/Symplicity) is available for all users
here: Managers,
Managers
-
SSO, Students/Alumni,
Employers.
(Current students should use MyPCC. Employers can also link from the
PCC Careers web pages.)
Employer Recruiting Activities at PCC
All faculty and staff are expected to adhere to college policies and
employment law as it relates to fair access, fair employment
practices, and privacy. This is true for ALL recruitment activities,
whether formal (e.g., a job fair or posting a job announcement) or
informal contacts with recruiters. Before working with any
recruiter, please review this Overview
of
Recruiting Policies and Regulations. (Also available for
download here.)
Co-op Instruction:
The following sites describe PCC policies and procedures related to
Co-op, including sample documentation and learning objectives.
Co-op Forms - Training Agreement & Learning Objectives
Combined, PCC (These fillable forms are required for
all Co-op experience, to be signed by Student, Employer,
Instructor and Specialist. Updated
Fall 2022.)
COVID-19
Resources, PCC (This web site provides updates on
PCC policies and services related to the current status of the
pandemic.)
COVID
Reopening Co-op Guidelines - 2021, PCC (This
PowerPoint document explains requirements for remote/virtual
internships for faculty, staff and employers.)
Virtual Co-op
Guidelines - 2020, PCC (This document explains
requirements for remote/virtual internships for faculty, staff
and employers.)
Co-op/Internships Abroad:
Students interesting in doing an internship overseas will need to
work with the Education Abroad office to check eligibility, learn
about current programs, and receive placement assistance for
approved sites. Students will also work with the Co-op office to
receive credit once site placement is arranged.
Employment for International Students Attending PCC
Students attending college on an F-1 visa are restricted in how and
where they may work while in the U.S. Violations of these
restrictions may result in penalties or withdrawal of their student
status. PCC has specific policies in place for international
students wishing to work.
Immigration Status, DACA, Sanctuary Status and Related
Jobs & Internships does not "pre-qualify" employment
eligibility. We don't check for work visas* or ask about immigration
status. We will let students know about any job requirements
including work permit requirements. This means that some students
without proper work eligibility may be referred to employers.
DACA recipients may qualify for a work permit (EAD). However, this
is a temporary work permit that must be renewed every two years.
Some employers may not be able to hire workers with a temporary
permit due to federal and state contract requirements. Also, some
employers may not want to hire a "temporary" worker for a full-time,
permanent job.
However, employers must not ask about DACA or any other immigration
status. They can ask if candidates are qualified to work in the
United States and if they qualify for the job requirements (which
may restrict temporary work permits). Of course, employers will
check for work permissions when completing the I-9 form. Under the
current executive order, DACA work permits (EADs) are still valid.
Workers with EADs that expire by March 5th are allowed to apply for
renewal.
There are a number of compliance requirements related to DOE
guidelines, civil rights and employment law that affect Co-op and
recruiting activities at PCC. The following are reference materials
related to these guidelines.
Occasionally, staff will generate reports of relevant issues around
employment, career development or program delivery. (For more
information, contact the authors of the reports.)
In 2008/2009, a joint faculty, academic professional, and management
task force was appointed to review Cooperative Education goals,
practices, and roles at PCC. The task force looked at compliance
with state guidelines and current PCC policies, as well as best
practices. A final report was presented to the Academic and Student
Affairs Council on March 17, 2009. At Chris Chairsell's request,
this report was circulated to the SACs in April 2009.
