CIC for UNM-LA Students
Spring 2025 Information Sessions:
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm, Room 203
- Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm, Room 203
Business/Student Meet & Greet Luncheon:
- Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Lecture Hall Room 230
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If you can't attend the Meet & Greet, please join us for a Zoom meeting on Tuesday, February 4th at 5:30pm and hear about each position from the businesses themselves. Email cic@unm.edu for the Zoom link. |
Are you a student looking for a fun and rewarding local internship? UNM-LA’s Community Internship Collaboration (CIC) enhances your educational experience by matching you with an opportunity to Work, Learn, and Earn.
Program Overview
WORK
Over the course of one semester, students provide 60 hours of work on a project-based internship experience provided by a local business. Working alongside a mentor, students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to complete the project. Please see below for current and past internship opportunities.
LEARN
In conjunction with the internship, students are required to take BSTC299, an eight-week professional development course. Throughout the program, students will learn not only from the business mentor, but also the faculty advisor and fellow classmates.
EARN
Students will earn a $900 stipend and 1 academic credit for successful completion of the program. Businesses may choose to hire interns after the completion of the program, should a suitable position be available.
Interested in participating? Follow these steps...
- Attend an information session or make an appointment with the Internship Coordinator by calling 505-662-5919.
- Explore available internships and select 2-3 that look interesting.
- Speak with the businesses at the Meet & Greet (Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Lecture Hall Room 230). A pizza lunch will be provided to the students. It's a great opportunity to learn more about specific internships.
- Fill out an application.
- Interview with the businesses selected in your application.
- Attend an orientation to register for BSTC299 and fill out required paperwork.
- Begin working at your assigned internship and attending BSTC299.
Information Sessions
At the information sessions, UNM-LA staff will explain more about the program, including the benefits and expectations, and answer any additional questions. Internship opportunities are limited, so be sure to attend an information session to learn how you can secure one of these competitive positions!
In-Person Info Sessions:
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm, Room 203
- Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm, Room 203
If you are unable to attend one of the information sessions, please call 505-662-5919 to schedule an appointment with the Internship Coordinator, or email cic@unm.edu.
Application Process
To apply for an internship, please complete the following steps:
- Submit an application and list your top 3 internship preferences.
- Check your UNM-LA email address frequently for further instructions.
PLEASE NOTE: To be eligible, students must be 16 and older and enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at UNM-LA.
Next Steps
- Once your application has been submitted, it will be reviewed and your contact information will be forwarded to your top 3 choices.
- Businesses will contact you for an interview.
- Attend each interview and then inform the Internship Coordinator of your top choice.
- Internship placements will be made by the Internship Coordinator. While we try to match students with their first choice, it is not a guarantee.
- Once you’ve accepted an internship position, you will need to attend a MANDATORY Orientation Session (Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm). This is when you will register for BSTC299.
- Begin your work hours and start attending BSTC299, date TBD.
CIC Key Dates for Spring 2025
These dates are subject to change.
Click here for a downloadable PDF.
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Event |
Date/Time (Subject to change) |
Location |
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Business Mentor Applications Available |
CIC Website |
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Student Applications Available |
CIC Website |
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Business Mentor Applications Due |
Wednesday, January 9 |
CIC Website |
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Internships Posted to Webpage |
CIC Website |
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In-Person Student Info Session #1* |
Tuesday, January 28 |
Building 2 |
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In-Person Student Info Session #2* |
Wednesday, January 29 11:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Building 2 |
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Business/Student Zoom Meeting |
Tuesday, February 4 5:30 pm |
Zoom — email cic@unm.edu for the link |
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Business/Student Meet & Greet Luncheon |
Wednesday, February 5 |
Lecture Hall Room 230 |
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Student CIC Applications Due** |
Sunday, February 9 by midnight |
Online |
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Business Mentor Workshop |
TBD |
Zoom |
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Businesses Interview Candidates |
February 10 - 14 |
Arranged by Mentors |
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Businesses/Students Notify CIC of Preferences |
Friday, February 14 (by 5:00 pm) |
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Internship Matches Announced |
Monday, February 17 (by 12:00 pm) |
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CIC Orientation*** UNM-LA Students Complete Registration for CIC Course |
Tuesday, February 18 |
Building 6 |
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Intern Employment Begins |
Monday, February 17 or as determined by mentor |
On location |
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First Day of CIC Class, BSTC 299 |
Tuesday, September 18 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Building 6 |
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Final Class Date |
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 |
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Student Presentations Due |
Friday, May 2, 2025 |
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Poster Presentations |
TBD |
TBD |
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Final Day to Work CIC Hours |
Friday, May 16, 2025 |
Remote or On-Site |
*Attendance in one Info Session or meeting with Internship Coordinator is mandatory before students’ applications will be distributed to businesses.
**Students must submit a CIC application through the Google Form before they can receive an internship.
***Participation in the CIC Orientation is also mandatory to review the time-keeping processes and register for the CIC course, BSTC 299.
Available Internships
Spring 2025
Aralia's Art Oasis |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region |
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Champions of Youth Ambitions (C'YA) |
Hybrid Position. Perfect for students interested in community development and youth engagement as students will work with mentors to build an internship around your needs and interests. |
Dragonfly Playhouse |
Hybrid Position. Possible projects include social media management, early childhood care/curriculum development, or small-businesses operations. Perfect for students who are eager to learn about running a small business from experienced staff. |
Española Valley Fiber Arts Center |
In-person position. Possible projects including being a program assistant, teaching, marketing, retail, and education. Perfect for students interested fiber arts, non-profit management, or community development. |
ErgoTech Systems |
Remote position. IT project will be determined in conjunction with staff depending on students interests and capabilities. Perfect for students interested in computer science and information technology. |
Flowers by Gillian |
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Los Alamos Arts Council |
Hybrid Position — Possible projects include marketing and social media content management and historic preservation/archival. Perfect for students interested in business administration, non-profit management, marketing, and history. |
National Park Service - Valles Caldera |
In-person position. Possible projects include creating a temporary exhibit in the Ranger Station, creating social media posts and other marketing literature. Perfect for students interested in a possible career with the National Park Service. |
United Way of Northern New Mexico |
In-person position. Possible projects include helping develop a marketing strategy, creating training and mentorship materials, database management, or fundraising. Perfect for students who want to work with a mentor experienced in non-profit management on both large and small scales. |
Village Arts |
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Past Internships
Contact Info
For any additional information or questions, please email Internship Coordinator Brittany Carpenter at cic@unm.edu or make an appointment by calling the Student Services Office at 505-662-5919.