Students applying for internships may wish to consider enrolling in the UCSB Career Services Internship Certificate Program. Here are some reasons why:

• LEGAL REASONS- Some employers require proof of academic credit before they will consider hiring a UCSB intern. This is a common practice for internships in the entertainment and media fields, or with companies not offering salaried positions. Most students, however, do not need or want the added work associated with departmental credit. The certificate program can then be used in place of academic units.

• PROTECTION-The evaluation forms provide UCSB interns with written documentation in case problems arise. Career Services is also in a better position to advocate on behalf of a UCSB intern.

• NEGOTIATION OPPORTUNITIES- The forms provide a useful framework for requesting special work projects to enhance the assigned duties while exploring other avenues for learning more about the industry and profession.

• FEEDBACK & EVALUATION- The forms give a waiver to obtain written as well as verbal feedback about one’s performance or potential within the career field.

• CERTIFICATE- Students receive an official certificate signed by Career Services that documents the hours and learning resulting from the internship experience. Some students find it useful when applying for future graduate or professional schools.

Interested? If so, let your intern supervisor know you would like to participate in this Program. Tell them to enter your name into the placement data section of the internship Listing record they have established with our program using their phone number and their UCSB intern password. Next, have them print out the following INTERN FORMS available on our website HERE.

• LEARNING AGREEMENT- Signed by you and your supervisor and mailed to our office within two weeks of your internship. This form outlines learning outcomes for your internship experience.

• EMPLOYER EVALUATION- Completed by your supervisor at the end of your internship program or half way through it. You can request which you prefer as well as a copy for your records. Your supervisor mails this to us before you leave. If appropriate, you may also request a letter of recommendation from them on their business stationary to use in future internship or job applications.

• EXIT EVALUATION- Completed by you to give feedback for future students on the value of your experience and any suggestions you would give to make it better. Return to our office when you
  complete your internships.

Besides the evaluation forms, students are also required to complete a minimum of 100 hours. To request your certficate, stop by the Career Employment Desk. Allow at least two days before returning to pick up.