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Department of Energy Paid Community College Internship for Summer

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U.S. Department of Energy is very excited to offer students across the United States the opportunity to participate in an amazing Community College Internship. It will last 10 weeks throughout the summer and interns must be able to work 40 hours a week.

Community College Internship (CCI) aims to encourage community college students to enter technical careers relevant to the DOE mission by providing extensive learning experience at a DOE laboratory.

This is a brilliant opportunity for young tech students seeking to add bonus points to their graduate degrees. CCI will provide the wings to your thoughts, a chance to be a part of a thrilling and refined team, and to prove yourself.

To enroll in this internship, applicants must be current full-time students at a community college or accredited two-year college with an undergraduate cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Internship Location:

This internship will be based in Washington, D.C.

Internship Duration:

Interns will be asked to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks during the summer terms.

Internship Benefits:

Interns will be paid a $500/week stipend.

Eligibility Requirements:

To qualify for this amazing summer internship program, the candidate needs to fulfill some defined criteria given below:

  • Current full-time student at a community college or accredited two-year college
  • Completed at least one semester at the time of application
  • Have completed at least six credit hours in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology course areas, and completed at least 12 credits hours toward a degree
  • Undergraduate cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Be 18 years or older prior to the start of the internship
  • Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident at the time of application
  • Limited to no more than two internships
  • Have medical insurance during their time at the laboratory

Eligible Country:

United States

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit their application online.

Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted before January 9, 2021.

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