Santiago Canyon College

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Water Utility Science: Internship Academy

Water Utility Science: Internship Academy

Water Utility Science: Internship Academy

Business & Career Technical Education

U-83(714) 628-4805

Santiago Canyon College8045 East Chapman AvenueOrange, CA 92869www.sccollege.edu714-628-4900

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Santiago Canyon College’s Internship Academy

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 InternshipsHours required to work within the term:75 - 149 hours = 1 unit150 - 224 hours = 2 units225 - 299 hours = 3 units300+ hours = 4 units

Unpaid InternshipsHours required to work within the term:60 - 119 hours = 1 unit120 - 179 hours = 2 units180 - 239 hours = 3 units240+ 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

Benefits • Earn college credit• Gain knowledge in the classroom and hands-on• Explore different careers• Establish a winning resume• Great networking opportunities• Potential career advancementNote: Some majors have additional minimum requirements.

Internship RequirementsStudents must meet these program requirements:

• 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

Finding an Internship Students are responsible for securing their own internship. Here are some tips on how to secure an internship:

• 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

Resources What: Career ServicesWhere: D-106Contact: (714) 628-4805Services provided:

• Resume Tips• Interviewing Tips• Job Search Assistance• Career Related Workshops• Job Fairs• Career Exploration• Career Assessments• Career Counseling• Educational Planning