PACE Institute staff assist students in identifying career opportunities. As a result of the placement focus, individual student initiative, and the successful completion of classroom training, employment is often secured before training ends.
Many graduates return long after graduation to utilize PACE Institute´s facility to keep their resumes up-to-date and contact potential new employers.
Our Externship Program
The externship program is an integral part of the PACE Institute´s programs. The externship program at PACE Institute is the key link between the employers of the community and the practical, hands-on real-life training emphasized at PACE Institute in the diploma and specialized associate degree programs.
The externship is a win-win situation for the student and the employers.
Student Externship Benefits
Gives real-world work experience before graduation
Is an extension of the classroom training
Builds self-confidence
Improves chances of obtaining and being successful in a training-related career
Offers hands-on experience not learned in the classroom setting
Added bonus for a resume
In many cases gives a foot in the door for those non-advertised job openings
What Employers Have To Say...
"The County of Berks has found the PACE externs to be reliable, well prepared, and enthusiastic - what a combination. We have hired several to join our County staff after they were finished serving their extern hours. Thanks PACE for your high quality preparation."
Sandy Graffius Office of the Controller
“PACE has a well rounded training program because of the high caliber of students they constantly turn out-knowledgeable, resourceful, and considerate. Our company has always been impressed not only by the level of knowledge and training a PACE graduate has, but also by the way they get along with other people.”
George Mattmiller & Kim Bradley TV51 Station Managers
“PACE students are well-trained, dependable, and exemplary individuals. They know what they want and they have the guidance to achieve it.”
Sharon Sensenig Retired Volunteer Corrdinator, The Reading Hospital Medical Center
