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 Wednesday, August 25, and Monday, August 30.
Mandatory Student Orientation
- Interns will also be required to enroll in BSTC 299 (Cooperative Work Experience), Day/Time to be determined
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 FALL 2021
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, August 20 | |
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Internships Posted to Webpage |
August 23 | Online |
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Student Info Session #1* The Zoom sessions will be recorded and may be viewed above. |
Wednesday, August 25, 1:15-2:15 PM |
Zoom and In Person |
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Student Info Session #2* The Zoom sessions will be recorded & may be viewed above. |
Monday, August 30, 4:00-5:00 PM | Zoom and In Person |
| Student CIC Applications Due** |
Friday, September 10 | Online |
| Businesses Interview Candidates |
September 1-9 | Arranged by Mentors |
| Business Mentor Workshop | Wednesday, September 1, 5:30-7:00 PM | Zoom |
| Businesses and Students Notify CIC of Preferences |
Thursday, September 9, 5:00 PM | |
| Internship Matches Announced | Friday, September 10 | |
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CIC Orientation*** UNM-LA Students Complete Registration for CIC Course |
Monday, September 13, 2:00-3:30 PM | Zoom |
| Intern Employment Begins |
Monday, September 13 (or when negotiated with mentor)
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Remote or On Site at Businesses |
| First Day of CIC Class BSTC 299 | Tuesday, September 14, 11:30 AM-12:45 PM | Room 505 |
| Final Class Date | Tuesday, November 23 | Room 505 |
| Student Presentations Due (Poster and Recorded Video) | Thursday, December 9 | Online, and In-Person (TBD) |
| Student Presentations Published on CIC Website | TBD | Online |
| Final Day to Work CIC Hours | Thursday, December 9 | Remote or On Site at Businesses |
*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 form linked below before they can be interviewed or matched with an internship.
***Participation in the CIC Orientation is also mandatory to review the hiring and time-keeping processes 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 Fall 2021 should contact cic@unm.edu or 505-663-3406. UNM-LA advisors can help you design a project if needed.
Download mentor application here: Fall 2021. Please contact cic@unm.edu if you need a different format.
Fall 2021 Internships
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
Previous Internship Opportunities
Daphne Weir, Inc.: Accounting Intern
Del Norte Credit Union: Community Engagement Intern
ErgoTech: Data Visualization Intern
ErgoTech: Graphic Design Intern
ErgoTech: Marketing Development Intern
Fuller Lodge Art Center: Marketing & Outreach Intern
Los Alamos Community Foundation: Nonprofit Sustainability Intern
Los Alamos County: Marketing Coordinator Intern
Los Alamos Retired & Senior Organization: Intern
Los Alamos STEAM Lab: Social Media Intern
Nurses With Heart: Caregiver Intern
Please view video Presentations by our 2021 CIC Interns!
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.