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Water Utility Science: Internship Academy
Water Utility Science: Internship Academy
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Water Utility Science: Internship Academy Business & Career Technical Education U-83 (714) 628-4805
Santiago Canyon College 8045 East Chapman Avenue Orange, CA 92869 www.sccollege.edu 714-628-4900
Santiago Canyon College
Santiago Canyon College’s Internship Academy Finding an Internship
The Internship Academy at Santiago Canyon College offers students the opportunity to attend college classes and earn college credit for concurrent learning on the job. The program is designed to meet the demands of the students and employers for internship experience and is “in compliance” with Title 5 regulations for accredited field experience. Together, the employment experience and education aspects enable the student to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to enter and progress in a chosen career. Students select the number of units in which to enroll. The units earned are based on the number of hours worked and whether the intern position is paid or unpaid. The regular fee schedule pertains to the units selected. Paid Internships Hours required to work within the term: 75 - 149 hours = 1 unit 150 - 224 hours = 2 units 225 - 299 hours = 3 units 300+ hours = 4 units Unpaid Internships Hours required to work within the term: 60 - 119 hours = 1 unit 120 - 179 hours = 2 units 180 - 239 hours = 3 units 240+ hours = 4 units
Did You Know? • Employers extend offers to more than 70% of their interns • An internship will help you transfer the skills you learn in the classroom to the workplace • An SCC Internship will help you gain real work experience and make valuable industry connections • The internship is a letter-graded course • The Internship Advisor assigns the final grade
Students are responsible for securing their own internship. Here are some tips on how to secure an internship:
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Earn college credit Gain knowledge in the classroom and hands-on Explore different careers Establish a winning resume Great networking opportunities Potential career advancement
Note: Some majors have additional minimum requirements.
• Visit www.collegecentral.com/sccollege • Set up informational interview • Speak with instructors, friends, family members, and counselors • Use Social networks • LinkedIn • Facebook • Twitter • Pinterest • Try Career/Internship Engines • indeed.com • careerbuilder.com • linkup.com • internweb.com • craigslist.com • Do your research before selecting an internship site
Internship Requirements
Resources
Students must meet these program requirements:
What: Career Services Where: D-106 Contact: (714) 628-4805 Services provided:
• Attend an orientation in person (dates and times to be arranged and posted in class schedule and website) • Find an internship site: For assistance in finding an internship please visit www.collegecentral.com/sccollege • Must be currently enrolled in a water utility class at Santiago Canyon College • Establish written learning objectives and goals • Submit time sheets each month, documenting hours worked • Work required hours over a 16-week semester • Write a 2 to 4 page paper using your critical thinking skills • All intern hours and assignments must be completed during the current semester for credit to be given
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