Search for an Internship

Before applying to an internship, you’ll want to go through the following steps to help you land the right opportunity for you:

• Step 1: Identify your skills, interests and values
• Step 2: Declare a major and identify potential career paths
• Step 3: Create a resume and cover letter
• Step 4: Explore internship opportunities that align with your career goals

If you are a student who is interested in beginning the internship exploration process, please meet with a career advisor at the Freeman Center for guidance and support.

Schedule an Advising Appointment

Get Academic Credit for an Internship

Already have an internship? Enroll in an Internship Course to earn academic credit for your internship! Currently enrolled PCC students can receive academic credit for their paid or unpaid internship. Credits earned through the internship course are degree applicable and transferable to the California State University system.

Credit is awarded on the basis of objectives completed and the number of hours worked. Students need a minimum of 75 hours of paid work or 60 hours of unpaid work for each unit of credit. Students must have a prearranged work site and need approval for course enrollment. 

Gather the following documents/information to get approved for an internship course:

1. Internship Offer Letter provided by the Host Organization
2. Internship Information
   • Supervisor’s name, email, and phone number
   • Organization’s name and address
   • Internship start date and end date
   • Total internship hours

If you are a student who has been accepted to an internship, please contact our Internship Developers to begin the course enrollment process.  

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