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Career Services

Bush Campus Center, Rm. 202 · (570) 327-4502 · Fax: 570.321.5545

Job Location & Development Program

For additional information, contact the Job Location & Development Program Coordinator, or e-mail jld@pct.edu.

The Job Location & Development (JLD) Program is a Federal Work-Study program administered by Pennsylvania College of Technology and designed to assist students in securing off-campus employment regardless of their financial aid eligibility. The program is centered on creating real-world experiences for students that increase self-knowledge and develop marketable skills that provide a solid foundation for securing career options beyond graduation.

Benefits for Students

Getting a part-time job through JLD can have some benefits over finding one on your own. JLD can help you:

View the JLD student brochure (PDF) for more information.

Benefits for Employers

JLD can help employers:

View the JLD employer brochure (PDF) for more information.

Interviews & Hiring Process

JLD acts as a clearinghouse or referral service. It puts students in touch with local employers who need part-time workers. Therefore, all interviewing and hiring is done by the employers in accordance with their own needs and hiring practices.

Types of Employers

Any for-profit or nonprofit employer is eligible to participate in this program. JLD will try to find students employment that is related to their Penn College majors.

Pay

Employers will be responsible for paying all wages and related payroll costs, so how much students get paid (and when) will be up to the employers.

Hours

There are no limitations on the number of hours students can work. However, studies indicate that grades begin to suffer when full-time students work more than 20-25 hours per week. Remember, academic success should take priority over the number of hours worked.

How to Sign Up