Schoolcraft College

Student activities as well as area non-profits and businesses will be present

The annual School Daze Fall Festival is back as an in-person event and better than ever this year. Held under the “big top” tent between the Forum and Liberal Arts buildings, School Daze gives students a great opportunity to explore all the clubs and organizations Schoolcraft College offers. This year’s dates are Tuesday, Sept. 21, and Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days.

A DJ, prizes, games and activities, 50-cent hot dogs, 25-cent chips, free Pepsi products (while supplies last) and free popcorn are among the attractions under the big top.

Other attractions include:

Volleyball outside the tent.
The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will be encouraging SC students to sign a petition to “Commit to Complete” their degree or certificate.
The League of Women Voters will register students to vote in local, regional and national elections.
The Kona Shaved Ice truck, where students can purchase sno-cones with 100% of proceeds going to the Schoolcraft College Food Pantry.
The Asian Student Association will have a henna artist on hand to create art for participants for a small fee. Again, 100% of proceeds will go to the Schoolcraft College Food Pantry.
Project Playhem Gaming Club is sponsoring a mini tournament featuring two TVs working with Xbox games.
Caricature artists
Psychics
Opportunities to win tickets to upcoming shows at the Royal Oak Music Theatre.
Inflatable ax throwing (Wednesday, Sept. 22, only).

Participating clubs on campus include:

Amnesty International
Asian Student Association
Black Student Union
Business Club
Christian Challenge
Computer Graphics Technology
Engineering Club
Math and Physics Club
Native American Club
Otaku Anime
Phi Theta Kappa
Project Playhem Gaming Club
Safe Place
The Schoolcraft Connection
Student Activities Board
Video Production Club (VPC)

Offices and programs on campus:

Student Activities Office
Advising and Transfer
Anthropology
Campus Police
Career Planning
Core Abilities
Culinary Operations
Financial Aid
Focus Series
Girls Who Code
Hinkle Center
Intercollegiate Athletics
International Student Center
Learning Support Services/Bradner Library
MacGuffin
Ocelot Access
Pageturners
Records Office
SC Fitness Center
SC Foundation
SC International Institute
SC Marketing
SC Scholars
Sculptures on campus
Student Relations
Writing Fellows

Student eating food while posing for a photo — This year’s School Daze Fall Festival is Sept. 21-22 between Forum and Liberal Arts.

Students are also invited to participate in the Community Service Fair, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the big top. Students can connect with a variety of community partners and explore the resources they have to offer.

Among the non-profit groups expected are:

CNS Healthcare
Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network
Double Up Food Bucks
Dress for Success
First Step
Forever Families
Gleaners Community Food Bank
Girls Who Code
Hegira Health
The Information Center
League of Women Voters
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Michigan United
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
National Kidney Foundation
Sanctuary and Safe Haven for Animals (SASHA)
Save Our Youth Coalition
Wayne County Resource Champions
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency
W’SUP – Wayne State

Businesses, colleges and universities expected or supporting are:

AEG
Air Force
Army
AT&T
Beaumont Health
Biggby Coffee
Community Alliance CU
Cricket Wireless
Davenport University
Event to Do.com
Eye to Eye
Ferris State University
IHA
Kona Ice
Lake Trust Credit Union
Marines
Michigan Educational Credit Union
Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union
Movement United Parkour
Navy
Northwood University
Oakland University
Parkside CU
Pepsi
Serenity Manor
Sky Zone
UWM
Walsh College
Wayne State
Zap Zone
Zingerman’s

For more information, please contact the Student Activities Office by phone at 734-462-4422 or by email at [email protected]

Learn the differences, see which might be right for you

Learning, of course, is the goal of any college experience. Part of that education means familiarizing yourself with some unfamiliar terms. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

As part of an occasional series, we’ll explain phrases, lingo or topics to add to your college vocabulary. We call it “Say What?” If there’s a topic you’d like to see covered, please send suggestions to [email protected].

Today we’ll learn about internships and apprenticeships.

Internships and apprenticeships are two great ways to better understand the responsibilities of your intended career. Internships offer the opportunity for students to “test drive” a potential job, and employers get the opportunity to evaluate a possible future team member. In contrast, apprenticeships are a good fit for those who are already passionate about an occupation and are no longer in the exploratory phase.

Schoolcraft College offers paths to internships and apprenticeships. So what is the difference? See the chart below for a general comparison:

Topic	Internships	Apprenticeships
Emphasis	On-the-job learning	On-the-job training
Usual duration	1 to 12 months	1 to 4 years
Structure	Entry-level work	Focus on mastering specific skills
Mentorship	Not always provided	Individualized training with experienced mentor
Pay	Usually paid	Always paid
Credential earned?	Not usually	Yes – national credential from Dept. of Labor
College credit?	Possible	Yes

A table comparing internships and apprenticeships structure

Information from apprenticeship.gov

Person attaching wire to plexiglass — Schoolcraft College student Logan Leinbach is the first Woodwork Manufacturing Specialist apprentice. The College and Leinbach’s employer, Burke Architectural Millwork, helped develop the apprenticeship for the Department of Labor.

Let’s take a closer look at both.

Internships

Karen Maxton is Employment and Internship Coordinator, Occupational Programs, at Schoolcraft College. In her role, she’s continuously in contact with industry professionals as well as placement and training agencies to understand the needs in the business environment. With that knowledge, she assesses students’ job skills and matches them with employer needs. To prepare students for this next step, she assists with resume building and interview prep/mock interviews.

Once the match is made, Maxton follows up as necessary to ensure a positive and productive experience for both the student and the employer. She also works with employers to develop customized rapid-response, non-credit training programs.

For more information about internships, please contact Karen Maxton by email at [email protected] or by phone at 734-462-4787.

Apprenticeships

Pamela Linton is the Apprenticeship Coordinator for Schoolcraft College. She collaborates with area businesses and the Department of Labor (DOL) to establish apprenticeship programs to meet talent needs. As part of this role, Linton assists employers in creating curriculum related to their occupations, and helps students determine if apprenticeship is the right path for them.

Apprenticeships, which are called the “earn and learn” model, offer opportunities in a wide array of areas, covering almost every student interest. There are currently over 1,200 apprenticeable occupations through the DOL, with more added every year. Currently, Schoolcraft College is proud to have 60 apprentices, representing 20-plus occupations, placed at over 20 area companies.

For more information about apprenticeships, please contact Pamela Linton by email at [email protected] or by phone at 734-462-7372.