Center for Sustainable Journalism's student experiential learning graduates in front of a Bokeh Focus photo gallery display. From left to right: Gabe Valeanu, Ali Sardar, Zori Perkins.
The Center for Sustainable Journalism is seeking corporate sponsors to provide funding to train qualified students in real-world job opportunities at the Center for Sustainable Journalism. The funding will help the Center become more sustainable while providing the sponsors with unique opportunities to meet potential experienced candidates for employment. On average we employ 10 students every semester. The amount of funding per student will be contingent on a student's area of concentration and the required level of interaction with Center mentors.
Learn about our programs below and read testimonials from our students. If you are interested in sponsoring a student or interviewing our students ready to enter the workforce call us at (470) 578-7541 or email Gary Green at ggreen@csjournalism.org.
Student job opportunities
At the Center for Sustainable Journalism, we pride ourselves on employing Kennesaw State University students on all our project teams. Our job opportunities allow students to get real-world experience while getting their degrees. The focus is on enhancing learning experiences for the students through their team participation in producing our multiple projects at the Center, including Youth Today, The Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JJIE), FRESH TAKE Georgia and Bokeh Focus.
We recruit through Kennesaw State University Career Services, career fairs, promotional tables around campus and word-of-mouth among students.
Students at the Center receive training and day-to-day experience in areas such as investigative journalism, subscription and advertising sales, photography, videography, social media, website development, grant writing, fundraising and event planning. They will have actual experience in working, meeting deadlines and producing quality products in those areas.
Read testimonials from our students about their time at the Center as student experiential learners.
SPONSOR BENEFITS
Sponsors of the Center's student experience will have the chance to network with up to 10 students per semester. Benefits for sponsors include:
- Priority interviewing and hiring opportunities
- Reduced Training Time
- Increased Employee Retention
Priority hiring
Sponsors of the Center's student experience will have priority interviewing and hiring opportunities when our student team members are approaching graduation and seeking full-time employment.
Reduced training time
Sponsors hiring individuals that complete the Center's student experience will need less time to train the new hire and help them become a profitable asset.
Increased employee retention
Sponsors hiring individuals that complete the Center's student experience will have a higher employee retention rate. These new hires will arrive with hands-on experience in their special interest area that ensures an understanding of what it takes to be successful in their new job and chosen career field.
BECOME A STUDENT SPONSOR OR GRADUATE EMPLOYER
Are you interested in sponsoring a student or interviewing our students ready to enter the workforce?
Call us today at (470) 578-7541 or email Gary Green at ggreen@csjournalism.org.