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Job Placement Resource Center

The Job Placement Resource Center (JPRC) is here to help with your resume, interviewing and job search. Virtual and in-person appointments are available Monday–Friday between 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Reach out to us at jprc@harpercollege.edu or 847.925.6400 to schedule an appointment.

Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP)

The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP), coordinated by the U.S. Department of Labor, is a recruitment program that connects federal employers with college students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through internships or permanent jobs.

Eligibility requirements include: 

• have a disability and are eligible under the Schedule A hiring authority and
• are a U.S. citizen or national (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) and
• are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program on a substantially full-time basis OR have graduated with a degree on or after April 1, 2024

For more information about the steps of applying, plan on attending the Application 101: Student and Recent Grad webinar hosted by the WRP on September 9. Complete the interest form for more details as the date gets closer.

Hire a Hawk

Hire a Hawk is our online job management system for Harper students and alumni. Here you can search for jobs, internships, upload your resume and apply to jobs in your area of interest.

Upcoming events

Throuhout the year, Harper hosts numerous workshops, job fairs and other events for job seekers. For a full list of upcoming events, visit the Job Placement Resource Center page on the College Calendar.