The purpose of a Professional Technical Internship is to give students an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained in the classroom to a workplace setting.
Additionally, employers are welcome to request an intern at any point in the year. Internships start on the first day of the quarter in which the student is enrolled in the internship class.
- Benefits of an Internship
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- Gain industry experience
- Try out a career path
- Expand your professional network
- Possibly secure a job
- Student Responsibilities & Internship Coordinators
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Students are responsible for securing an internship with an employer and must obtain a commitment from the employer 4-6 weeks before the quarter in which they enroll in the internship class. Those interested in learning more about internships should reach out to one of our Professional Technical Program Coordinators listed below, based on their area of interest.
Addiction Studies
Stacie Bell
[email protected]Administrative Office Systems, Paralegal, Virtual Office Assistant
Sherry Sparrowk
[email protected]Automotive
Brian Kneidl
[email protected]Business, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship
Rob DeCou
[email protected]Construction Tech, Construction Management, Facilities Maintenance
Pat Nickerson
[email protected]Criminal Justice
Brett Yacklin
[email protected]Gailin Hester
[email protected]Cybersecurity & Information Technology
Alex Markunas
[email protected]Early Childhood Education
Anna King
[email protected]Hospitality & Media Tech
Kim Reynolds
[email protected]Homeland Security Emergency Management
Amy Williamson
[email protected]Multimedia, Photography, Web Design, Video, Graphic Design
Renne Brock
[email protected]Natural Resources
Chris Morgan
[email protected] - Internship Details
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- One credit of Internship = 33 clock hours, 2 credits = 66 clock hours, 3 credits = 99 clock hours, 4 credits = 132 clock hours, 5 credits = 165 clock hours.
- Requesting a Professional Technical Intern does not guarantee an Intern.
- Internship may be paid or unpaid.
- Internship may be in the Private, Public, Non-Profit, or Tribal sectors.
- The Intern, in consultation with the Site Supervisor (i.e., employer) and Internship Class Instructor, will complete a Learning Agreement prior to enrolling in the internship class. This document outlines the deliverables and expectations of the internship experience and serves as an agreement between the parties involved.
- Prior to the Internship, the Intern, Site Supervisor and Internship Class Instructor will review the Form and sign the Learning Agreement
- Students may need to complete prerequisite classes within their program of study prior to enrolling in the internship class.
- It is up to the employer to interview and screen the internship applicants. The employer may perform reference checks, background checks, interviews, or any other screening activity that would apply to a regular employee.
- During the internship period, interns may be asked to complete weekly or mid-quarter assignments, reports, or evaluations. Students will work with their internship instructor to identify appropriate methods to assess learning. It is the Intern's responsibility to work with their supervisor to ensure midpoint reports are submitted on time.
- One week prior to the end of the quarter, the supervisor writes up a one-page performance evaluation of the intern and submits to the internship instructor. The intern will write up a self-assessment of the internship experience that may include an exit interview or other agreed upon assessments.
- The instructor meets with the intern to discuss the self-assessment.
- Based on the supervisor evaluation and student self-assessment, the instructor assigns a grade.
- Request an Intern: Employer Information
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Employers are welcome to request an intern at any point in the year. Internships start on the first day of the quarter in which the student is enrolled in the internship class.
Contacts
Questions? Need More Information? Please contact Peninsula College's Workforce Education Program.
Brian Kneidl
Dean of Skilled Trades & Mobile Workforce Programs
[email protected]
(360) 417-6263