FOR STUDENTS

Student requirements:

  • Must be a junior or senior (includes students who started at 色中色 as freshmen and those who transferred from a community college)
  • Priority will be given to students who graduated from a Long Beach area high school.
  • Must submit an online application
  • If accepted, complete interviews with nonprofit organizations, City Departments, and small businesses to determine placements
  • Must register for and complete an internship course in which you will set learning goals for your internship site, complete Essential Skills modules, participate in session to 鈥渄esign鈥� your next career steps, reflect on your experiences, and connect coursework to your internship settings.
  • Must complete a minimum number of internship hours during the semester (90-130 hours)
  • Must attend ongoing professional development events with LBCIP

 

Student benefits:

  • A guaranteed internship placement
  • Professional development and training
  • Enrollment in an internship course
  • $2,000 participation awards paid for by university funding, individual and corporate donations, and nonprofit contributions
  • Campus and community events that foster networking and career exploration