CMC’s Sponsored Internship Program

Evan H. WollenAssistant Director,

Sponsored Internship Programext. 78540, ewollen@cmc.edu

Agenda Basic Information− Sponsored Internship Program Background− How do I find an Internship?

Internship Programs− International− Partnered− Domestic

Application Process/Deadlines Credit Options Final Thoughts

CMC’s Sponsored Internship Program

Designed to enable students to work in summer internships which they secure themselves

Create your own internship opportunity Gain valuable work experience Explore a profession or industry Connect your internship with an academic

component - INT 198 You don’t need a confirmed internship to apply!

Definitions

Internship “An Experience” Sponsored Partnered Domestic vs. International

How do I Find an Internship? Sponsored Internship Programs Website

− http://www.cmc.edu/career-services/sponsored-summer-internship-programs

Career Counselors Handshake LinkedIn Network with past recipients and alumni Inquire with faculty and your fellow students Search for organizations rather than positions Contact 20-30 organizations initially

Sponsored Internship Programs Page

Interest Clusters

International Programs

Intern Abroad…

For-profit, non-profit, or government agency Pursue a research or independent project Internationally focused internship in the U.S. Avoid programs that charge a fee (generally) No study abroad/classes With few exceptions, no travel to countries with a

U.S. State Department travel warning

Appel Fellowship

Open to First-Year students only Independent Writing Project that has the

potential to be life transforming “An Experience”

Geneen Trust Internship Program

New in 2016 International or Domestic Corporate Governance or Business Ethics Non-Profit, for-profit, research or pragmatic

experiences

McKenna International Summer Internship Program

Preference for Asia/Pacific Rim For-profit, non-profit, or government agency Budget based depending on country and length

of internship Must be a location where you have never lived

Uoroboros Fellowship Life transforming experience− Ample cultural exposure and academic rigor

Non-profit only Location where you have never lived International and least one of the following

criteria:− Is structured by a sponsoring agency operating in the

international arena − Is designed by the student and approved by a

sponsoring agency in another location− Is designed or made available by a CMC faculty

member or CMC alumni

Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies – Peter Adams

International Internship Program

International in substance but can be domestic in location

Government departments, non-governmental organizations, corporations (in rare cases)

Preference to IR majors

Kravis Leadership Institute (KLI) –International Internship Program Transformative international internships that

enhance cross-cultural understanding of leadership

For-profit, governmental and non-profit organizations Preference to students enrolled in the Leadership

Sequence and/or affiliated with KLI Must be a location where you have never lived

Mgrublian Center for Human Rights Internship Program

Engage undergraduates in the field of human rights

Domestic or International Priority given to projects that focus on women

and children Can be internship, scholarly project (including

thesis) or independent program

Last Summer (2016) CMC Sponsored 42 international internships:− Appel: 8− Geneen Trust: NEW− McKenna International: 9− Uoroboros Fellowship: 6− Keck/Peter Adams: 2− KLI International: 1− Mgrublian Center: 16

Partnered Programs

CMC in Bengaluru Internship Program

“Silicon Valley of India” 5-7 Partnered Internships in Bengaluru− Infosys, Catamaran Ventures, Ashoka,

Akshaya Patra Averages 10 weeks in length

KLI Partnered

Meaningful Responsibility and Leadership Development

Kravis Prize winning organizations International− China, Columbia, Spain, Bangladesh

Domestic− New York, Seattle, Washington D.C.

Berger Institute Partnered Internship Program

Valuable, real world experience Work, family, children 2016: City Year L.A., Kaiser Permanente, US

District Court (L.A.)

Last Summer (2016)

CMC Sponsored 10 partnered internships:− CMC in Bengaluru: 7− KLI Partnered: Expanded− Berger Institute: 3

Domestic Programs

Intern in the U.S.: For a non-profit For a government agency or legislative office For a political campaign Human Rights internships and projects Open to all returning students For-profit internships are not eligible Classes or academic research programs are not

eligible

International Students

May receive domestic support for an internship in one’s home country− Domestic program policies apply− No airfare compensation

Center for Civic Engagement Internship Program

Civil engagement focus Non-profit, or government agency Priority given to those directly involved with civic

engagement (service, community engagement, government/citizenship)

Community Service Internship Program (CSIP)

Intern with a community service organization that normally doesn’t have the resources to hire interns− Unique capacity with preference given to

working directly with the local community− Direct service to local community− Tangible results that lasts beyond your tenure

Kravis Leadership Institute (KLI) –Social Sector Internship Program

Social sector, non-profit internships (legislative offices not eligible)

Be involved with the organization’s management or occupy a leadership role

Preference given to students enrolled in the Leadership Sequence and/or affiliated with KLI

Non-Profit Internship Program

Unpaid internships with non-profits and government agencies (including legislative offices) while living at home.

Internship should connect with future plans

Political Education Fellowship

Funding to work on a political campaign (legislative offices excluded)

Preference for state/local campaigns that are competitive

Campaign must be approved by a government professor

Last Summer (2016) CMC sponsored 67 domestic internships:− Center for Civic Engagement: 4− Community Service: 8− KLI Social Sector: 5− Non-Profit Program: 43− Political Education: 7

APPLICATION(FluidReview)

https://claremontinternship.fluidreview.com/

APPLICATION DEADLINES NO EXCEPTIONS to these deadlines! Don’t have a confirmed internship by the

deadline? Apply anyway!

Application Requirements 7.5 minimum GPA Freshman, sophomores and juniors Common Application Form (Fluid Review) Resume (reviewed by Career Consultant) 1 recommendation letter Descriptive/background information on organization

(print from website) Confirmation letter from organization on letterhead or

explanation (or some proof you have applied for the internship)− Internship dates− Briefly describe responsibilities

Application Requirements APPLY EVEN IF YOU DON’T HAVE AN

INTERNSHIP CONFIRMATION LETTER 4-5 Essay questions Be specific! Focus on what you’ll be doing rather

than what the organization does Overly Inclusive Some programs require an interview

APPLICATION DEADLINES(opens January 6th)

International/Partnered:Friday, February 10, 2017 at noon

Domestic:Friday, March 24, 2017 at noon

SELECTION PROCESS Selection Committees consist of faculty and staff− Evaluate each program’s criteria− Coherent rationale and feasibility

Some programs will require a subsequent interview

Credit Options (CMC Registrar)

Credit ValueMinimum Duration Requirement

Minimum Work Hours Requirement

Writing AssignmentGuidelines

0.00 N/A N/A 2-5 Pages

0.25 6 Weeks 150 Work Hours

8-10 Pages

0.50 8 weeks 200 Work Hours

15-20 Pages

1.00 10 Weeks 400 Work Hours

30-40 Pages

Final Thoughts

Winter Break is an awesome time to work on finding an internship

Talk with a Career Counselor about your future− Phone, Skype (closed December 23-January 2)

Meet the deadline Visit our Website Office Hours (2nd Floor Frazee) Thursday, 9-11 am Friday, 1-4 pm

Questions?http://www.cmc.edu/career-services/sponsored-summer-internship-programs