MxCC Launches New Internship Program

In an effort to help Mxcc business and marketing students gain real-world experience, build skills, and enhance their job market potential, the college has launched a new internship program with local businesses.  Currently internships are available with the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, Merrill Lynch, Aflac Insurance, Suburban Stationers, Verizon Wireless as well as with several local small businesses.  New companies are being added on a regular basis.

“We know internships provide a valuable learning and networking experience for students, and they really serve as a first career move for many future professionals,” said Patty Raymond, the Business Division Chairperson at MxCC.  “For companies, internship programs are a highly effective way to benefit from temporary or entry-level assistance, and even ‘test out’ future employees. We are pleased that so many local businesses are taking part in this new initiative with MxCC.”

Businesses of all sizes are able to participate in the MxCC internship program to hire interns for the fall or future semesters.  Interested businesses should contact Professor Patty Raymond at 860-343-5772 or Professor Benjamin Boutaugh at 860-343-5760 for more information.

Founded in 1966, Middlesex Community College (mxcc.edu) is part of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Board of Regents for Higher Education. The school offers more than 50 degree or certificate programs at its three locations:  the main, 38-acre campus in Middletown, the downtown Meriden Center, and the shoreline in Old Saybrook.  The college promotes understanding, learning, ethics, and self-discipline by encouraging critical thinking.  Current enrollment exceeds 2,875 full and part-time students, and 1,600 continuing education students.

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