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Undergraduate Student Internships

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Thank You Host LEAs!

Education Work Experience Host LEA Next Steps Meeting Recording

Review & Interview Students:  Friday, October 31 – November 28, 2025

Want to learn more about the program before submitting a participation form? Check out the Information Session slide presentation and recording.

LEA Information Session Slide Presentation
LEA Information Session Recording

Education Work Experience Program Highlights:

Community College Student Interns can be assigned responsibilities similar to: academic tutor, instructional aide/assistant, extended day before/after school care

All students earn $20/hour, paid by the grant

Students work onsite, in-person

Students can work part-time up to 19.5 hrs/week, 240 hours total through the end of the school year (this includes + 20 hours of Training / Onboarding)

Internship can start as early as February 2, 2026

K-16 Collaborative Responsibilities:

  • Contract with Employer of Record (Manpower)
  • Create student application & outreach to community college students to apply
  • Conduct initial screening of applicants
  • Work with LEAs to coordinate placements and clearances
  • Cover all hourly wages and training before / during the school year, up to 240 hrs
  • Facilitate training and ongoing support for participants

School District (LEAs) Responsibilities:

  • Interview college student applicants
  • Manage fingerprinting and medical clearances
  • Signed MOA
  • Provide any mandatory district trainings
  • Determine site placements
  • Provide mentorship, set clear expectations, and communicate with site personnel
  • Provide an onsite supervisor who can approve electronic timecards

Position Requirements & Limitations:

  • Host LEA’s must be a public K-12, public charter, and/or alternative school
  • Internship roles must be student-facing, preferably in a classroom setting
  • Interns must be under the direct supervision of a district employee and have access to a direct supervisor
  • We advise against leaving interns alone with K-12 students unsupervised
  • Interns should not be assigned to work with students with moderate to severe disabilities
  • The availability of student interns will vary depending on college course schedules. However,  the ideal experience for the interns would be to work closely with 1-2 teachers per semester.
  • The K-16 Collaborative hopes to facilitate open and honest communication between the intern, supervisor, and the district. Districts are responsible for informing the K-16 Collaborative Team of any issues related to the performance or conduct of student interns.
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  • Student Intern Preparation

Student interns will receive approx. 15 hours of additional training, organized and facilitated by the K-16 Collaborative Grant team. This training will help prepare interns to work effectively with K-12 students and to better understand next steps involved in pursuing a career in education.

  • Ongoing Support

The K-16 Collaborative Grant team will also offer an ongoing Community of Practice (CoP) for student interns to share and reflect on experiences and best practices throughout the school year.