Community Internship Collaboration
View the video presentations by the CIC Interns Spring 2020!
Student: The Community Internship Collaboration (CIC) will give you hands-on work experience with a business in Los Alamos in a field of interest to you!
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 be paid $10/hour up to 60 hours for the work completed during your internship. Businesses may choose to hire interns after the completion of the program, should a suitable position be available.
Mandatory Student Orientations
- View the CIC Information presentation (PDF).
- Interns will also be required to enroll in BSTC 299 (Cooperative Work Experience),TBD
At the orientation session, UNM-LA staff and faculty will explain more about the program, including the benefits and expectations, and answer any questions you may have. If, after learning more, you are interested in applying to the program, the remainder of the session will be spent learning how to create effective resumes and cover letters and working on tailoring your resume and cover letter to a specific job. We will even help you prepare for interviews, so that you can go into the process with your best foot forward.
There are limited opportunities available for Community Internship Collaboration, so be sure to attend the information session to learn how you can attain one of these coveted positions!
KEY DATES FOR STUDENTS FALL 2020
These dates are subject to change.
| Event | Date/Time (Subject to change) |
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| Business Mentor Applications Available | July 27 | online |
| Business Mentor Applications Due | Friday, August 14 | |
| UNM Jobs posted, Internships posted to webpage | ||
| Student Applications Available | now - applications available | online |
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Student Info Session #1 via ZOOM |
Wednesday, August 19, 1:30-2:30 p.m. |
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| Student Info Session #2 via ZOOM The Zoom session will be recorded and posted here. |
Thursday, August 20, 4:00-5:00 p.m. |
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| Student Job Applications and UNM Job applications due to CIC | Monday, August 31 | |
| Businesses interview candidates | August 26-September 3 | |
| Business Mentor workshop via ZOOM |
Wednesday, August 26, 5:30-7:00 p.m. |
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| Businesses and students notify CIC of preferences | Thursday, September 3, 5:00pm | |
| Students submit UNM Jobs application |
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| Internship matches announced | Friday, September 4 | |
| CIC Orientation* via ZOOM |
Tuesday, September 8, 2:30-4:00 p.m. |
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| Intern employment begins | Tuesday, September 8 (or when paperwork is processed by UNM HR) | |
| First day of CIC class BSTC 299 via ZOOM/ UNM-LA students complete registration for CIC course | Thursday, September 10, 4:00-5:40pm | |
| Final Class Date | Thursday, December 10 | |
| Student Presentations (Recorded) | Thursday, December 10 | |
| Final day to work CIC hours | Friday, December 11 | |
| *Attendance Mandatory |
Students must submit this online application to CIC. CIC Application
Students must also submit an online application to UNM Jobs, separately from the application to CIC.
Are You a Local Business Looking to Get Involved?
Los Alamos businesses interested in interested in proposing a project for an intern for Fall 2020 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 2020. Please contact cic@unm.edu if you need a different format.
Spring 2020 Internships
Attack Research LLC: Accounting/Finance Intern
Attack Research LLC: Business Intern
Attack Research LLC: Cybersecurity Intern
Crowfeather Cleaning LLC: Marketing Intern
Daphne Weir, Inc.: Accounting Office Intern
ErgoTech Systems, Inc.: Virtual Automation HMI Designer
Fuller Lodge Art Center: Gallery Intern
Los Alamos County Chamber of Commerce: Chamberfest Intern
Los Alamos Creative District: Creative District Intern
Los Alamos County Economic Development Division: Marketing Coordinator
Los Alamos Family YMCA: Staff Photographer
Los Alamos Family YMCA: Videographer/Film Intern
Los Alamos MainStreet: Business Intern
Los Alamos Makers: Assistant Director
Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization: LARSO Intern
Los Alamos STEAM Lab: Diversity in STEAM Intern
Manhattan Project National Historical Park: Visitor Services Internship
Self Help, Inc: Database Development Intern
UNM-LA Student Arts Journal: Assistant Editor
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.