Internships

BENEFITS of completing an internship
HOW to have a successful internship experience
DOWNLOAD the learning contract
EXPLORE available internship opportunities

What is an internship?

An internship is typically a three-credit college course that involves the student completing work directly related to the student’s career interests at a sponsoring organization. This credit is contingent on fulfilling time requirements that include, but are not limited to, time spent at the sponsoring organization, seminars, and the development of projects for the sponsoring employer that are directly related to the internship experience. Most internships require 135 hours spent at the sponsoring organization.

Eligibility requirements

Internships are intended for full-time sophomores who have at least a 2.0 quality point average. Second semester freshmen and part-time students will be able to participate in an internship with special permissi on of the faculty sponsor. Students who attend other colleges are welcome to participate in Jamestown Community College’s internship program.

Steps to complete to participate in an internship

1. Make sure you meet the minimum qualifications (24 or more credits; GPA of 2.0 or better)
2. Request permission to complete an internship from your academic advisor or the assistant dean for your academic division:
   
   Arts, Humanities & Health Science
   Roslin Newton, 716.338.1140
   
   Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
   Jean Schrader, 716.338.1310
   
   Social Sciences and Business
   Jeanne Johnson, 716.338.1220
   
   
3. Select one or more internship sites (obtain a list from the JCC website or from Barbara Deike in the Counseling and Career Development Center, 716.338.1065, BarbaraDeike@mail.sunyjcc.edu).
4. Apply to the sponsoring organization and complete an interview at the sponsoring organization.
5. Complete a learning contract with the help of your faculty sponsor and site supervisor.
6. Submit completed learning contract to the Registrar’s Office.
7. Complete the educational objectives and job requirements that are listed on your learning contract and submit assignments to your faculty sponsor.