Students
For business, engineering technology, or information technology majors:
To ensure you secure an internship prior to your last semester, start your search early! At Rhodes State, internships are a requirement for students majoring in business, engineering technology, and information technology. These internships are crucial for gaining on-the-job experience before graduation.
To get started:
- Students are encouraged to contact Krista Richardson, Director of Career Development, at (419) 995-8312 or Richardson.K@RhodesState.edu. The Director can provide guidance on the specific internship requirements for their academic program, as well as assist with preparing for internships including cover letter and resume development, and interview preparation.
- Students are responsible for searching and securing their internship. To search for internships posted in the College Central Network (CCN) system, students will need to sign in or activate their CCN account. If a student has not activated their CCN account yet, they will need to click on “Pre-registered? Activate your account!” Their User Type is “a Student.” Their User ID is their Rhodes State College R#. Their Email Address is their Rhodes State College email address (@RhodesState.edu). Once the student has selected or entered all of the required information, they will click on “Activate Account.” It is recommended that students upload their resume into their CCN account for review and approval by the Director before applying for internships.
- Once the student has been offered and accepted an internship, they will complete and submit the Experiential Learning Agreement form prior to being registered for the field experience or practicum course. The form is located in the College Central Network (CCN) system.
- Once the student has signed in or activated their CCN account, they will click on “Experiential Learning” on the left-hand side of their dashboard and click on “Submit a New Internship Agreement.” They will need to briefly describe the duties they will be responsible for completing during their internship.
- Once the student has submitted the form, it will be emailed to their academic program chair for approval and then to their internship site supervisor. It is recommended that the student notify their internship site supervisor that the Experiential Learning Agreement form will be sent, via email, for their approval.
- The internship site supervisor will need complete their portion of the form, including the position start and end date, mutually agreed upon days and hours, total agreed upon hours, if the position is compensated (paid), hourly wage, and the duties the student will be responsible for completing during their internship.
- Once all parties have completed and approved Experiential Learning Agreement form, the student will be sent, via email, an Activity Release form to be completed. Once the student has completed the Activity Release form, the Director will submit a request to have the registered for the internship courses.
- Enjoy your internship experience!
For students majoring in other academic programs:
Students are encouraged to contact their program chair or coordinator for experiential learning opportunities related to their academic program, or for additional information, please contact Krista Richardson, Director, Career Development, at (419) 995-8312 or Richardson.K@RhodesState.edu.
Employers
At Rhodes State, students majoring in business, engineering technology, and information technology are required to complete an internship as part of their degree program. These internships provide invaluable on-the-job experience, preparing students for graduation while offering employers a unique opportunity to guide and evaluate potential candidates. By participating in our internship program, employers can cultivate a pipeline of talented individuals who may seamlessly transition into full-time roles within their organizations.
To post an internship in the College Central Network (CCN) system, please contact Krista Richardson, Director, Career Development, at (419) 995-8312 or Richardson.K@RhodesState.edu for assistance.
