Information for Students

This Sustainability Internship Course will provide students with direct access to employers working on issues broadly related to sustainability in Portland, nationally, and internationally.

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Information For Students

Students are supported throughout their internship, gaining valuable skills and expertise both in the classroom and in the workplace.

• Students receive 4-credit hours as well as participate in an 8-12 week long internship.
• Internships will be secured in advance of student application to the program. The vast majority of these internships are only available to Lewis & Clark students.
• Students will be matched with up to three internship placements, based on their expressed interests and the needs of the employers.
• The course will be limited to 12-15 students.

Eligibility and Approval Process:

• Eligible students are rising juniors and seniors who are graduating in ’24 or ’25.
• Students must apply and be accepted to the program prior to enrolling in the course.
• The course application requires two references and your resume.
• Application decisions will be made based on relevant skills and education as well as the quality of your references.
• Application period is from February 1-March 1. Please see the full timeline below. (Applications are now closed)
  
• This program requires students attend an informational session during the spring semester, an in-person intensive course from May 15-19, 2023, as well as virtual weekly class meet-ups.

NEW! 2023 Available internships listed here

Student Reference form here

Have questions? Contact us: Amy Dvorak or 503.768.7794

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November - December: Employer recruitment	March 6-31: Interviews
January: Finalize employer positions, promotion to students	March 6-31: Employers receive applications, schedule interviews
February 1 - March 1: Student application period	March 31: Employers inform students and Lewis & Clark regarding their selection
February: Position descriptions posted, student information sessions	May 15 - 19: Intern training intensive week (Location: Sustainability Office)
Feb. 9, 4pm - Sustainability Office, Templeton 263	May 17: Kick-off event with employers and students (Location: Sustainability Office)
Feb. 16, 6pm - Zoom	Week of May 22: Internships and class begin (Location for class: remote)
March 3: Students notified of application status, students register	Week of July 31: Students internship presentation
	August 4: Internships and course end