Getting Started

Jefferson Community and Technical College internship and co-operative education program lets you work for an employer to gain valuable work experience while earning college credit. In today’s competitive job market it takes more than a degree to land a job upon graduation. That is why an internship or co-op can be an essential element of your total education.

1. Contact the Program Coordinator, Fran White, at fran.white@kctcs.edu. Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements below.
2. Create a marketable resume customized to your major/career field.
3. Complete the application and faculty recommendations (pdf) forms.

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Benefits

• Gain career related experience
• Explore career options
• Experience real\-work environment
• Develop professional skills to enhance your resume
• Make job contacts for future employment opportunities and references
• Can lead to full time employment

Eligible Majors

Only students pursuing one of the following JCTC majors can earn college credit hours for the completion of a co-op or internship.

• Automotive Technology
• Business Administration
• Computer Information Systems
• Construction Technology
• Criminal Justice
• Culinary Arts
• Electrical Technology
• Industrial Chemical Technology
• Information Technology
• Medical Coding and Reimbursement
• Office Systems Technology
• Plumbing Technology
• Welding Technology
• Wood Manufacturing Technology

Requirements

• Jefferson Community and Technical College student (current)
• Completed 12 credit hours in your major
• Major must offer co\-op or internship as a requirement or elective
• Minimum GPA 2.0
• Complete and submit an application
• Obtain two faculty recommendations. Faculty Recommendation Form (pdf)
• Must have place of employment to complete your internship.
• Can be with current job/employer related to your major
• Be placed with an employer working with Program Coordinator at JCTC

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Internship Forms

• Midterm Evaluation (pdf)
• Monthly Report Form (pdf)
• Final Student Evaluation (pdf)
• Performance Portfolio (pdf)
• Faculty Recommendation Form (pdf)

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FAQ

What is the difference in an internship or co-op?

An internship is usually unpaid and requires you to work 120 hours during the semester or an average of 10 hours per week. A co-op is usually a paid position that requires you to work 240 hours during the semester or an average of 20 hours per week

How do I get credit hours for the class?

If you have met the above eligibility requirements and have an internship opportunity with an employer, you will meet with either your Program Coordinator or with the Program Coordinator\-Internships/Co-ops for orientation and enrollment.

Is the internship or co-op a class?

Yes, you do get credit hours but you are performing the “class” on the job. You will be required to complete certain assignments during the semester which will be explained to you in your orientation session. It is not an online class or classroom.

What if my major does not offer the opportunity to do an internship or co-op but I would like the experience?

Visit the CREW Career Center either at the Downtown campus or the Southwest Campus. A Career Counselor can give you some advice about finding a non-credit internship or co-op.