An internship is a cooperative learning arrangement between a private or governmental institution/business, Richland Community College - Career Services department, and the student. An internship is a work-based, experiential learning opportunity which is the culmination of your class room education.
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A student should contact the appropriate academic department and meet with the faculty sponsor for their academic degree early in the semester to discuss potential internship opportunities.
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After receiving tentative faculty approval, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the institution/business regarding the internship. A student should take advantage of The College resources related to internship opportunities by visiting the Career Services in the Student Engagement department to discuss internship sites, resumes, interviewing, and portfolio development. Update your resume and allow your faculty sponsor or Career Services review it. The resume will be a critical component in your search for an internship.
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Once a student has the commitment of an institution/business to provide the internship, the student needs to begin the Experiential Learning process found at www.collegecentral.com/richlandcc, login, click on “experiential learning,” and submit a new agreement.
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Once the agreement has been reviewed and approved by Career Services, your employer, and your faculty sponsor you will receive an email notifying you of the approval.
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The student should then receive an Internship Packet from their faculty sponsor.
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The faculty sponsor will create an electronic folder for managing student surveys, employer evaluations, and the student’s self-evaluation.
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The internship requires that you meet with your faculty sponsor for one hour each week. You will need to set this schedule with your faculty sponsor.
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The internship requires that the student follow all rules and policies set by the employer. Tardiness is considered an absence.
Termination by the internship provider for any violations of rules and policies will be reviewed by the faculty sponsor. If the advisor finds the grounds for dismissal were valid, the student will receive a failing grade for the course.