Community Internship Collaboration
Business Mentors Key Dates Intern Positions Student Application
WORK
Local businesses will supply a project-based work experience during this semester-long internship course. Working alongside a mentor from the company, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to complete the project. Apply directly to a particular internship, to ensure it is something in which you are interested.
LEARN
In preparation for your internship, learn how to tailor a resume and cover letter, give a winning job interview, and make a compelling presentation. Throughout the program, you will learn not only from your mentor at work, but from a faculty advisor and through your fellow students during the weekly class. Finally, you will share your experience in a presentation.
EARN
You will earn 1 academic credit for your completion of the program, and you will receive a stipend up to $630 for satisfactory completion of your work during your internship. Businesses may choose to hire interns after the completion of the program, should a suitable position be available.
Information Sessions
At the information sessions, UNM-LA staff will explain more about the program, including the benefits and expectations, and answer any questions you may have. The remainder of the session will be spent learning how to prepare for and interact effectively in an interview, including tips for virtual and face-to-face settings. We want you to go into the process with your best foot forward.
There are limited opportunities available for Community Internship Collaboration, so be sure to attend an information session to learn how you can attain one of these competitive positions! The upcoming info sessions will be held on Monday, January 24, and Tuesday, February 1.
Mandatory Student Orientation
- Interns will also be required to enroll in BSTC 299 (Cooperative Work Experience), Tuesdays, 11:30-12:45, February 15 - April 19 or Monday, February 14, 11:00-12:00, on Zoom.
The mandatory orientation session is for students who have been awarded an internship. UNM-LA staff will describe the time-keeping and reporting process and assist students in registering for the CIC course, BSTC 299. Students must participate in this session or schedule a make-up time before they are allowed to begin working.
KEY DATES FOR STUDENTS SPRING 2022
These dates are subject to change.
| Event | Date/Time (Subject to change) |
Location |
| Business Mentor Applications Available | Available Now | Online |
| Student Applications Available | Available Now | Online |
| Business Mentor Applications Due | Friday, January 14 | |
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Internships Posted to Webpage |
January 20
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Online |
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Student Info Session #1* |
Monday, January 24, 4:00-5:00 p.m. |
Zoom |
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Student Info Session #2* The Zoom sessions will be recorded and may be shared by request through email. |
Tuesday, February 1, 1:30-2:30 p.m. |
Room 624 & Zoom |
| Student CIC Applications Due** |
Friday, February 4
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Online |
| Businesses Interview Candidates |
January 26 - February 10
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Virtually, Arranged by Mentors |
| Business Mentor Workshop |
Wednesday, January 26, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
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Zoom |
| Businesses and Students Notify CIC of Preferences |
Thursday, February 10, by 5:00 pm
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| Internship Matches Announced |
Friday, February 11
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CIC Orientation*** UNM-LA Students Complete Registration for CIC Course |
Monday, February 14, 11:00 am-12:00pm
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Zoom |
| Intern Employment Begins | Monday, February 14 | Remote or On-Site |
| First Day of CIC Class BSTC 299 |
Tuesday, February 15, 11:30 am-12:45 pm
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Room 230
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| Final Class Date |
Tuesday, April 19
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Room 230 |
| Student Presentations Due |
Tuesday, April 19
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Room 230 |
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Poster Presentations
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Tuesday, April 26, 5:30-6:30 pm
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Room TBD |
| Final Day to Work CIC Hours |
Friday, May 13
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Remote or On-Site |
*Attendance in one Info Session is mandatory before students’ applications will be distributed to businesses. Students may watch the recorded session(s) and complete the online quiz if unable to participate in a Zoom session.
**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 process, understand expectations for stipends, and register for the CIC course, BSTC 299.
Are You a Local Business Looking to Get Involved?
Los Alamos businesses interested in interested in proposing a project for an intern for Spring 2022 should contact cic@unm.edu or 505-663-3406. UNM-LA advisors can help you design a project if needed.
Download mentor application here: Spring 2022. Please contact cic@unm.edu if you need a different format.
Spring 2022 Internships
United Way of Northern New Mexico: Collective Impact Intern
Dragonfly Playhouse Daycare: Teacher's Assistant
Los Alamos Historical Society: Family Programs Intern
Family Strengths Network: Family Resource Center Intern
L.A. Bootery: Marketing Planner
Los Alamos Arts Council: Social Media & Marketing Intern
Attack Research: Cybersecurity Intern
Attack Research: Business Intern
Discover Los Alamos: Tourism Ambassador Intern
Teen Science Cafe: Social Media Consultant
Daphne Weir, Inc.: Accounting Office Intern
Family Strengths Network: Administrative Intern
Previous Internship Opportunities
Los Alamos Co-op: Marketing Intern
Boomerang Consignment and Resale: Business Intern
Los Alamos STEAM Lab: Social Media Manager
Los Alamos STEAM Lab: After School Assistant
ErgoTech: Graphic Design Intern
ErgoTech: Demo Application Developer
Hartway & Breshears CPAs: Accounting & Marketing Intern
Los Alamos Retired & Senior Organization: Senior Center Intern
Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC): Young Adult Advisor Council Intern
Fuller Lodge Art Center: Programs & Gallery Intern
Los Alamos County Economic Development Division: Marketing Coordinator
Pajarito Mountain: School Program Coordinator
Los Alamos County Chamber of Commerce: Event Planning Intern
The Finishing Touch: Office Operations Intern
For More Information
Contact Tony Gallegos, Student Success Manager
jtgallegos@unm.edu or 505-663-3406
The Community Internship Collaboration (CIC) was established to fill an employment gap in the community and expand partnerships between the Laboratory, small business owners, and schools. The program’s goals are to provide meaningful work experiences for students, meet area workforce needs, and to develop the future workforce for our community, the region, and the Laboratory.