Internship or Co-ops
An internship or co-op provides an excellent opportunity to gain relevant experience, develop transferable skills, and make networking connections. In some cases, an internship/co-op can even lead to a great job. If you’re a current JCTC student, you can explore available internships and co-ops. Not a current JCTC student? That’s ok. Our additional resources can help you.
Understand the Basics of Internships and Co-ops
Before you begin searching for an internship or co-op, it’s important to know what kind of position you’re searching for and why it’s important.
- Understand the difference between the terms internship and co-op.
While internships and co-ops are often used together, they are not the
same thing.
- An internship is usually unpaid and requires you to work
120 hours during the semester or an average of 10 hours per week.
- A co-op is usually a paid position that requires you to work 240 hours during the semester or an average of 20 hours per week.
- An internship is usually unpaid and requires you to work
120 hours during the semester or an average of 10 hours per week.
- Learn the benefits of completing an internship or co-op. An internship or co-op is a great opportunity with several possible benefits, including:
- Gaining related experience in your career field
- Connecting your educational experiences to the world of work
- Making networking contacts that you could use for future employment
- Landing a full-time position
Determine Your Eligibility for an Internship or Co-op
(JCTC Students Only)
Review the eligible majors and internship/co-op requirements before submitting your application.
- You must be a current JCTC student
- Only students pursuing one of the following JCTC majors can earn college credit for the completion of an internship or co-op:
- You also must meet the following requirements:
- Current Jefferson Community and Technical College student
- Completed 12 credit hours in your major
- Major must offer internship or co-op as a requirement or elective
- Minimum GPA 2.0
- Must have place of employment to complete your internship
- Can be with current job/employer related to your major
- Be placed with an employer working with Program Coordinator at JCTC
Apply to a JCTC Internship or Co-op
(current JCTC students only)
Students interested in a co-op or internship should contact Debbie Cotton, JCTC Coordinator of Cooperative Education/CREW Career Center Counselor, for more information.
Debbie Cotton
JCTC Coordinator of Cooperative Education/CREW Career Center Counselor
debra.cotton@kctcs.edu
(502) 213-2439
Meetings with JCTC Coordinator of Cooperative Education/CREW Career Center Counselor is by appointment only.
Resume: Students are encouraged to visit the CREW Career Center and work with a counselor to update and/or edit their resume before applying to co-op or internship.
Locate Additional Internship and Co-op Opportunities
- Handshake.com: JCTC's job posting site.
- Simplyhired.com: Find local and national internship opportunities.
- Louisvilleworks.com: Locate internships with various organizations in the Greater Louisville area.
Current Metro College University of Louisville students should contact the Career Development Center and speak with their academic department about possible internship and co-op experiences.
For more information on job seeking, visit the CREW Career Center's online job-seeking resources and utilize the CREW Career Center Networking and Job Search Resource Guide.