Placement Support At Eureka College

Eureka College supports placement through Career Services, Handshake, internship-for-credit governance, career fairs and alumni networks—especially strong for education, criminal justice, business and nonprofit pathways.

Career And Placement Pathways

Pathway	What students can use it for
Handshake appointments	Résumé, cover letter and mock interview support with David Speiser and staff
Internship credit process	Faculty instructor + site supervisor + learning objectives filed in Handshake Experiences
Local and national job boards	Curated lists on Eureka’s Career Services site (Indeed, Idealist, etc.)
Email blasts	careerservices@eureka.edu sends recurring opportunities to student inboxes
Graduate school advising	Workshops and individual planning for licensure and advanced degrees
Reagan Leadership alumni	High-touch mentoring for programme participants

What Eureka Emphasises

Eureka markets authentic professionalism: showing up on time, writing clearly, leading ethically and serving communities—traits Midwest employers still name explicitly in interviews.

International students must secure CPT for paid curricular training and understand that summer internship credits bill at summer tuition rates.

Typical Graduate Directions

Eureka graduates often pursue:

• Teaching, coaching and school administration across Illinois
• Law enforcement, corrections and victim-advocacy support roles
• Business management and financial services traineeships
• Nonprofit programme coordination
• Graduate study in law, education, social work or seminary

Placement Advice For September 2026 Applicants

Students joining for the September 2026 intake should:

• Complete the Handshake Experiences internship request the moment a site supervisor accepts
• Maintain a master résumé updated each semester
• Practise behavioural interview stories tied to Eureka values
• Pursue two distinct internships rather than repeating identical duties for credit

Eureka is strongest for students who want coach-style placement in a tight alumni geography.