Community Internship Collaboration
The Community Internship Collaboration 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
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 on interns after the completion of the program, should a suitable position be available.
Mandatory Student Orientations
- View the CIC Orientation presentation (PDF).
- Interns will also be required to enroll in GNST 192 (CIC), which meets the first Monday of the month, February - May, 4:00 - 7:20 p.m.
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 orientation session to learn about how you can attain one of these coveted positions!
KEY DATES FOR STUDENTS SPRING 2019
| Event | Date/Time (Subject to change) |
Location |
| Business Mentor Applications Available | December 3, 2018 | online |
| Business Mentor Applications Due | January 11, 2019 | |
| UNM Jobs posted, Internships posted to webpage | January 14 | |
| Student Applications Available | Thursday, January 17 (subject to change) | |
| Student Orientation* Contact Grace Willerton if this time conflicts with your academic schedule. |
Thursday, January 17, 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | UNM-LA, Bld. 6 Room 606 |
| Student Job Applications due to CIC, resumes/covers sent directly to mentors | Thursday, January 24 by noon | |
| Businesses interview candidates | January 25-30 | at businesses |
| Businesses and students notify CIC of preferences | Thursday, January 31 by noon | |
| Internship matches announced | Friday, February 1 | |
| UNM-LA students complete registration for CIC course | Monday, February 4 | |
| First day of CIC class | Monday, February 4, 4:00 - 7:20 p.m. | Building 6, room 606 |
| Intern employment begins | Monday, February 4 (or when paperwork is processed by UNM HR) | |
| Student Presentations/Graduation* | May 6, 6:00 - 7:20 PM | TBA |
| Classes end | May 6 | N/A |
| *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. UNM Jobs
Are You a Local Business Looking to Get Involved?
Los Alamos businesses interested in putting forth a project for an intern for Spring 2018 should contact cic@unm.edu or 505.662.5919.
Download mentor application here. Please contact cic@unm.edu if you need a different format.
Spring 2019 Internships
Beauty Community: Chief Creative
Fuller Lodge Art Center: School Outreach Program Coordinator
Los Alamos Community Foundation: Communications Intern
Los Alamos Creative District: Intern
Los Alamos County Economic Development Division: Film and Marketing Intern
Los Alamos Makers: Community Building Assistant (create a video)
Los Alamos Senior Center/White Rock: Culinary Apprentice
Los Alamos Daily Post: Reporter
Los Alamos Fire Department EMS Division: EMS Intern
PAC 8: Production Assistant/Teacher
Samantha D’Anna Photography: Photography Student
For More Information
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UNM-LA Coordinator |
Grace Willerton |
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gwillert@unm.edu |
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505-663-3402 |
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.