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InternSource

Where Students Grow,
and Careers Begin

For 30 years the InternSource program has contracted with government and private agencies to provide human resources and payroll services for their student employment programs.  InternSource has placed more than 30,000 students in jobs throughout California.  Our success is the result of our qualified staff, commitment to customer service, flexibility in program design, and our wide array of services.

Interested
in an Internship?

Eligibility

To qualify, you must be a student enrolled in at least six semester units (or the equivalent in quarter units) at an accredited higher education institution. Additionally, you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

As InternSource is a program of The Community College Foundation (TCCF), TCCF will serve as your Employer of Record. This means that TCCF will be responsible for issuing your paycheck, maintaining your personnel file, and handling employment-related matters such as workers’ compensation and unemployment claims for your work site. For example, any verification of your employment will be conducted through TCCF. Additionally, TCCF can assist you in editing your resume and offers valuable tips on interviewing and securing a job.

How We Support You

Find A Paid Internship Today!

To view available internships, click the button below to create an account and start looking! Note, the button below will send you to an external InternSource website that has a separate site for your account and resources. 

For more information, you may also contact Jamie Stedman, InternSource Program Manager, at 916-418-5124, or by email to jstedman@communitycollege.org. 

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Our Interns

InternSource is a full-service program that recruits, hires and manages paid student interns for government agencies and private industry. Companies benefit from the talent, energy and enthusiasm of student interns to develop their future workforce while students gain knowledge and insight from working in their chosen field of study. InternSource currently employs hundreds of students who work in a variety of positions that include but are not limited to: Engineering, Project Management, Management Information Systems, Clerical, Computer Programming

How We Support You

InternSource takes pride in being detail-oriented and attentive to all of our customers' needs. If your agency requires special services, we can collaborate to customize a program and contract that provides the most value. InternSource will target students and find interns specific to your needs, allowing your worksite to have full control over the selection process. For example, if your company wants an engineering intern from a college in Alameda County, we can find that student for you. We also produce tailored student job announcements and share them with our contacts at over 100 public and private high schools and higher education institutions. Additionally, we post job announcements on our website, making it easy for students to access job information at any time.

Get An Intern Now!

Find and hire interns now! It’s easy to get started. Contact Jamie Stedman, InternSource Program Manager, at 916-418-5124, or by email at jstedman@communitycollege.org.

  • Who is the employer for student interns?
    As InternSource is a program of The Community College Foundation (TCCF), TCCF is the employer of record. TCCF maintains the personnel files, processes any worker’s compensation claims, and conducts any investigation into harassment or discrimination. InternSource’s experienced staff processes payroll, distributes paychecks and manages all tax-related procedures. The worksite is then able to mentor the student intern without worrying about the burden of administrative processes.
  • What types of students are available through InternSource?
    We customize our recruitment to reach students desirable for the worksite. We recruit students enrolled in a variety of academic programs at high schools and accredited colleges.
  • How does InternSource know what type of students are needed?
    Before recruitment begins, the worksite completes a recruitment request that specifies the type of student preferred, including academic studies and related experience. InternSource staff works closely with each worksite to tailor the recruitment to meet the needs of the position.
  • Diversity is a key issue with my organization. How can you help?
    InternSource encourages and supports diversity through student recruitment. If your worksite is looking to create diversity, we have suggestions to help.
  • What type of jobs can a student perform?
    We strongly encourage worksites to provide job opportunities that will enhance the student’s academic studies. Students can perform a variety of jobs including, but not limited to: program management, engineering, database management, administrative support, web design, computer programming, human resources assistance, environmental management, and so on. The job duties are directly related to the needs of the worksite.
  • How long does it take to find and place a student?
    After receiving a completed recruitment request, our staff distributes the student job announcement within 24 hours to all applicable colleges and universities within the hiring area. We also post the announcement to our web site. Worksites will typically receive resumes within two weeks.
  • How is a student selected from the applicant pool?
    InternSource offers the option of screening resumes for the worksite. However, the worksite does the interviewing since you will be working directly with the student.
  • How long may a student work?
    Student hours are determined by the needs of the worksite. However, students MUST maintain a part-time schedule overall and generally will work an average of a maximum of 25 hours per week. The typical duration of employment for student interns ranges from six to twelve months.
  • Who sets the student’s pay rate?
    The worksite sets the pay rate and InternSource charges the agreed upon indirect fee based on the set pay rate. The worksite also initiates any pay changes for active students.
  • What is the cost to the worksite?
    We charge the worksite for direct and indirect costs. Direct costs are calculated on the basis of identifiable, service-related expenditures for student internships calculated on an hourly basis.
College Student

Our Impact

30K +

Students placed in

jobs throughout California 

InternSource has placed more than 30,000 students in jobs throughout California. 

Testimonials

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Companies on InternSource

City of Sacramento - Community Development
California Transportation Commission
North State Building Industry Foundation

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