Internships

Internships provide students with an opportunity to work in a job that is directly related to their particular field of study, while bridging that important gap between classroom instruction and practical work experience:

• All RRCC internships are credit bearing, from 1 to 6 credits, and subject to current tuition rates.
• Students enrolled in an internship work a minimum of 45 hours for every 1 credit earned.  Typical internships are for 3 credits (135 work hours).
• Interns earn a letter grade.
• Internships can be paid or unpaid.
• Students in unpaid internships can apply for an Internship Grant.

Qualifications

• All internships are reserved for currently enrolled Red Rocks Community College students. We also welcome interested RRCC alumni to apply.
• Fundamental knowledge in a RRCC field of study, usually one or two semesters of completed RRCC course work.
• A cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0 is required.
• An Instructor Recommendation form signed by the instructor who will supervise the internship.
• An internship site.  Students who wish assistance in seeking an internship site are encouraged to contact the internship coordinator for an appointment.  

Internship Benefits

For Students:

• Earn credit in your field of study.
• Build the experience section of your resume.
• Expand your professional network.
• Gain current, local references.
• Be first in line for related job openings.

For Employers:

• Preview potential employees.
• Gain a new source of motivated workers.
• Tap into employees with state-of-the-art skills.
• Reduce recruitment and training costs.

Business Intern with the management team at the RRCC Barnes and Nobel Bookstore.

Students:
Contact 303-914-6258 to make an appointment.

Employers:
Contact Suzanne A. Sullivan, Internship and Job Development Coordinator, at 303-914-6361 to post an internship opportunity.