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Internships / Cooperative Education
Employers want to hire people with both education and experience. Internships are a great way to learn about a particular field and gain real experience. They are also a great way to "try on" a career, and see if you want to pursue further education and training. Paid internships are rare, but don't let that stop you. Interns gain invaluable experience, professional connections, and the potential for great job offers at the end of the internship or in the future.
Internships may be expected as part of your certificate or degree plan at SFCC. They can also be part of elective credits for any SFCC student. Internship programs are also already in place at some businesses and organizations. If there is a particular place or field in which you want to work, you can even create your own internship in collaboration with the Career Services Specialist and your department faculty. If an internship offers wages, you must be eligible to work in the United States to be paid.
Here are some basic definitions of SFCC career experience programs:
- Internships are individualized work experiences for regular class credit arranged in collaboration with faculty, who will determine and assess learning outcomes. Occasionally, wages or a small stipend are offered.
- Cooperative Education is also called an internship, but the student is paid by the internship site.
- Practicums and Field Work are internships or cooperative education arranged within departments as part of mandatory requirements in a specific certificate or degree program.
- Service learning is volunteering in a non-profit organization, which can also earn some credit. Click on link in right margin to access page.
- Summer internships or institutes can be exciting opportunities to take advantage of intense out-of-town or local opportunities for learning and career networking. You usually need to apply for them in the winter.
- Paid or unpaid internships? While some internships pay an hourly wage or stipend, many are unpaid or you actually pay for the experience if you are getting college credit. The U.S. Department of Labor has specific laws to prevent employers from exploiting interns or using them to save money by replacing regular jobs. Click here for more information.
For Art and Design Internships at SFCC, contact Kathy Eagan at (505) 428-1320 or kathy.eagan@sfcc.edu.
Other internship opportunities at SFCC will be listed among the postings of individual jobs on the web-based, job bulletin board. Click on Job Postings page link in the left margin.
Employers or potential internship providers can access a form to submit individual internship opportunities on the Employers page. Click on Employer Services in the left margin.
For employers who have multiple internship opportunities, please forward posters, web pages and other information to Career Services. Your internships may appear on this page, the individual postings page and/or in postings around campus.
The SFCC Library has an excellent reference book; Ferguson Career Resource Guide to Internships and Summer Jobs, edited by Carol Turkington (2006).
Click here to vsit the library webpage.
Upload a PDF brochure of SFCC Library Career Resources
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES OUTSIDE OF SFCC:
INTERNSHIPS WITH SENATOR Tom Udall:
Senator Udall Invites Students to Apply for In-State InternshipsPosts available in Santa Fe, Albuquerque & Las Cruces
U.S. Senator Tom Udall is inviting New Mexico college students to apply for internships in each of his state offices. To apply for an in-state internship with Sen. Udall’s office, please send an email to internship_program@tomudall.senate.gov,and request an application.
All internships are unpaid, but may count toward college credit. Students should check with their respective college or university for requirements. College students from New Mexico or college students attending New Mexico schools are given first preference, and students of all majors are encouraged to apply.
"Working in my New Mexico offices will give students unique and unparalleled perspective of the inner workings of the 'world's greatest deliberative body'. Interns also play an integral role in my offices' day to day offices," Udall says. "This is a great learning experience for anyone interested in public service and I encourage New Mexico students to apply."
The dates for internships in Udall's New Mexico offices are flexible and all state offices are currently accepting applications for both the winter holiday and the Spring 2010 semester.
INTERNSHIPS WITH SENATOR JEFF BINGAMAN:
Internships are often called "experiential learning" because they offer the chance to learn by doing. Many students find that internships are a valuable way to get "real world" skills and knowledge to enhance their academic studies.
I offer internships year-round in both my Washington and my New Mexico offices. A Washington office internship offers the opportunity to observe the operations of the Senate and its interaction with the House of Representatives and the executive and judicial branches. An internship in one of my state offices provides another perspective on how I help constituents resolve problems with the federal government and how I stay in touch with the people of New Mexico.
Interns are generally undergraduate students who are either from New Mexico or attending school in the state. Students should apply directly to the office in which they want to intern. Click here for more information.
Deadlines
Please submit your application by the following dates:
Summer Sessions . . . . . . .March 31
Fall Session . . . . . . . . .July 31
Spring Session . . . . . . . .November 30
INTERNSHIPS WITH CONGRESSMAN BEN LUJAN:
Congressman Ben Ray Lujan (NM-03) is seeking un-paid full-time and part-time interns for his New Mexico District offices. Candidates for the fall of 2009 should be motivated, flexible, and detail-oriented individuals with availability beginning immediately. Congressman Lujan’s District offices are located in: Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Las Vegas, Gallup, Tucumcari, and Farmington. Intern responsibilities include answering constituent phone calls, sorting mail and faxes, writing letters, and assisting staff with projects in diverse issue areas. For Santa Fe based internships please call to request an application. E-mail, mail or fax completed applications along with a resume, cover letter and a 1-2 page writing sample.
MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Candidates should be outgoing and possess strong oral and written communication skills, an ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and a good sense of humor.
NAME: Linda Seratto
MAILING ADDRESS:811 St. Michael's Drive Suite #104, Santa Fe, NM87505
PHONE: (505) 984-8950
FAX: (505) 986-5047
EMAIL: linda.serrato@mail.house.gov
Click here for Congressman Ben Lujan's internship web page.
Hispanic Communications Network exists for a simple reason: to empower Latino families to achieve health, prosperity and the American dream. We produce dynamic media campaigns that blend television, radio, print and Internet elements to open doors of opportunity for the nation’s largest minority group. HCN partners with organizations that share our commitment to strong communities. We enable our clients to communicate directly with Latinos across the United States, crafting compelling messages and delivering them via our unmatched network of traditional and new media outlets. Firmly established on the cutting edge of 21st Century communications, HCN remains committed to the success and well-being of America’s booming Hispanic community. Click here for current internship opportunities.
CHCI, the nation's premier Hispanic educational and youth leadership development organization, launched a national campaign to recruit Hispanic students - college-bound, undergraduate and graduate - for its nationally recognized leadership development programs and scholarships.
Applications and information for CHCI's Congressional Internship Program, Graduate & Young Professional Fellowship Program, Public Policy Fellowship Program, and Scholarship Program are available at http://www.chci.org/internships/
Network with the World: Student Internships and Fellowships
Experience the thrill and rewards of the student internships and fellowships at the U.S. Department of State. Whether you’re looking for internship programs for high school students or internships for college students, there's no limit as to how far it can take you. Here, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect with the global community, gain insight into U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy, explore new career avenues and most of all, acquire lifelong skills as you represent America to the world. Are you up for the challenge?
The U.S. Department of State offers internships for students of all levels, including high school, undergraduate and graduate. Click here for more information about the U.S. Department of State.
PROFESSIONAL THEATER INTERNSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS: Annual application deadline April 1st. Live in Washington, D.C. in a company-provided, fully furnished apartment on historic Capitol Hill. Earn weekly stipend of $150. Gain invaluable experience working in a major LORT B+ Equity, state-of-the-art theater. Learn from nationally and internationally renowned theater artists and professionals. Internships in: Costumes, Development, Education, Electrics, General Management, Graphic Design, Marketing/Communications, Product Management, Sound, Stage Management, Stage Properties, Technical Direction. Fellowships in: Acting, Artistic, Directing. Click here for more information.
Become a Smithsonian Intern!
The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex, is always looking for the brightest and most talented people to help us produce our world-class programs, exhibits, and research. Smithsonian interns have opportunities to make an impact, develop personally and professionally, and learn from people who are experts in their fields. Click here for more information.
Teach For America aims to end educational inequity—the reality that in our country where a child is born determines his or her educational outcomes and, in turn, life prospects. Our mission is to build the movement to eliminate educational inequity by enlisting our nation's most promising future leaders in the effort. Our vision is that one day, all children in this nation will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education.
Teach For America corps members are a diverse group of our nation’s most promising college graduates and professionals who possess the leadership skills and experience needed to change the academic and life prospects of students growing up today and, ultimately, to effect the fundamental change in our society that will make it a place of opportunity for all.
Click here for more information.
USDA CAREER INTERN PROGRAM: Department of Agrigulture internship to prepare exceptional men and women who have diverse professional experiences, academic training, and competencies for careers in public service. Interns will participate in a 2 year, full time, year-round program that is designed to fine tune their skills and abilities for one of two career areas, Science or Administrative Professional in the Food Safety and Inspection Program. Eligibility: U.S. citizenship, Demonstrated leadership potential and community service, Bachelor's or Graduate Degree (if applying based on education only), diverse professional experiences, training and competencies. Click here for more information.
HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities):
The HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) partners with federal agencies and private corporations in Washington, D.C. and throughout the country, including Los Angeles, Denver, Boston, and Seattle, to help students gain work experience in their field of study. Student can work with over 30 organizations including the National Institutes of Health, Library of Congress, Deloitte, and Lockheed Martin.
Benefits include: $450-$550/week minimum, healthcare benefits, travel funds, housing arrangements, no fee to apply or participate. Students can additionally chose to receive college credit for their internship experience.
All majors are encouraged to apply. Business, communications, and political science majors find great opportunities in our program, however there is a particular need for more applicants from STEM majors (science, technology, engineering, and math), library and information studies, agricultural and environmental studies, economics, and all health-related fields.
For information, call 202-467-0893 or go to www.hacu.net/hnip.
AMERICORPS AND VISTA VOLUNTEERS: This year AmeriCorps will provide more than 590 individuals the opportunity to provide intensive, results-driven service to meet education, environmental, public safety and other pressing needs in communities across New Mexico. Roughly three-quarters of all AmeriCorps grant funding goes to the Governor-appointed New Mexico Commission for Community Volunteerism, which in turn awards grants to nonprofit groups to respond to local needs. Most of the remainder of the grant funding is distributed by the Corporation directly to multi-state and national organizations through a competitive grants process. Other individuals will serve through AmeriCorps*VISTA, whose members help bring individuals and communities out of poverty by serving full-time to fight illiteracy, improve health services, create businesses and increase housing opportunities, and AmeriCorps*NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps), a 10-month, full time residential program for men and women between the ages of 18 and 24. In exchange for their service, AmeriCorps members earn an education award of up to $4,725 that can be used to pay for college or to pay back qualified student loans. Since 1994, more than 3,400 New Mexico residents have qualified for AmeriCorps Education Awards totaling more than $9,800,000. For more information about AmeriCorps and VISTA in New Mexico, click here or go to www.americorps.gov.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car: Work for a Fortune 500 Company and learn all aspects of running your own business as a paid intern. For year-round internship opportunities, please contact Yvonne Enriquez, Recruiting Manager, 505-830-8948. (http://www.erac.com/opportunities/internships.aspx)
Student Educational Employment Program (Federal Student Internships) The Student Educational Employment Program provides Federal employment opportunities to students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment as degree seeking students taking at least a half-time academic, technical, or vocational course load in an accredited high school, technical, vocational, 2 or 4 year college or university, graduate or professional school. The Student Educational Employment Program established December 16, 1994, is a streamlined program which replaces the old Federal Student Employment Program by consolidating four programs:
- Cooperative Education Program
- Federal Junior Fellowship Program
- Stay-In-School Program
- Harry S. Truman Scholarship Program
This new, streamlined program is comprised of two components: the Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP), and the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP). The STEP provides maximum flexibility to both students and managers because the nature of the work does not have to be related to the student's academic or career goals. The SCEP, however, provides work experience which is directly related to the student's academic program and career goals. Students in the SCEP may be noncompetitively converted to term, career or career-conditional appointments following completion of their academic and work experience requirements.
The Student Educational Employment Program benefits both agencies and students. Agencies can discover first-hand the abilities of a potential employee. In the case of SCEP, agencies can bring well educated graduates into their workforce while at the same time give their managers the ability to evaluate the student's performance in real work situations. Students, on the other hand, can avail themselves of such flexibilities as year round employment and flexible work schedules and assignments. Students in the SCEP gain exposure to public service while enhancing their educational goals and shaping their career choices.
We encourage agencies to utilize the Student Educational Employment Program authority for several reasons. Even in an era of downsizing, there is a continuing need to recruit and develop talented employees to support changing agency missions, ensure that the Government can meet its professional, technical, and administrative needs, and achieve a quality and diverse workforce. Appointments made under the Student Educational Employment Program authority can help agencies meet these needs. For more information go to https://www.opm.gov/employ/students/.
Call to Serve is a joint initiative between The Partnership for Public Service and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). They operate an informational website about federal internships and how to get federal employment at www.makingthedifference.org.
The Student Conservation Association: Thousands have joined SCA to launch a conservation career, advance their studies, or gain hands-on experience. But all had one thing in common: a genuine desire to conserve our natural world. Your skills, your knowledge, and your commitment can make a difference and SCA offers you virtually limitless opportunities to live the values you so strongly believe in. SCA also offers specific financial and academic benefits to its interns. For more information, go to www.thesca.org.
American Public Television: For 44 years, American Public Television (APT) has been a prime source of programming for the nation’s public television stations. APT distributes more than 10,000 hours of programming including JFK: Breaking the News, Simply Ming, Globe Trekker, Rick Steves’ Europe, Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home, Battlefield Britain, Jungle, America’s Test Kitchen, Lidia’s Family Table and classic movies. APT is known for identifying innovative programs and developing creative distribution techniques for producers. In four decades, it has established a tradition of providing public television stations nationwide with program choices that enable them to strengthen and customize their schedules. For more information about APT’s programs and services visit http://www.aptonline.org/aptweb.nsf/vAboutAPT/About+APT-Internships.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Summer Internships in Biomedical Research: The Summer Internship Program (SIP) at the NIH provides an opportunity to spend the summer working side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. Students sixteen years of age or older who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and are currently enrolled at least half-time in high school or an accredited U.S. college or university are eligible to apply. Students who have been accepted into a college or university may also apply. For more information go to www.training.nih.gov/student/sip/index.asp.
Disney Theme Parks and Resorts College Intern Program. Many opportunties for internships year-round. For more informatino go to http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/index.html.
For more information, please contact Patty Armstrong, GCDF, Career Services Coordinator, (505) 428-1406 FAX 505-428-1848, patty.armstrong@sfcc.edu.