COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (CIP)

The Columbia Urban League provides career-relevant work experience for outstanding college students through the College Internship Program (CIP). CIP provides a unique opportunity for employers to identify future employees while helping students to gain work experiences that will enhance their ability to succeed in a fruitful career.

How Does it Work?

The Columbia Urban League will:

Recruit and pre-screen qualified college students for CIP
Provide career counseling support to students as needed
Recognize your organization’s support of this initiative

The Employer will:

Provide the Columbia Urban League with job descriptions
Interview students referred by the Columbia Urban League
Hire students in career related positions at a competitive pay rate
Assign career mentors to students
Contact the Columbia Urban League with any CIP related concerns

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Q: What is the age requirement for this program?

A: The participant must be a high school graduate who has already been

accepted into a college/university.

Q: Are all the participating companies/organizations located, here,

in South Carolina?

A: Yes, however, some of our participating companies/organizations are

located in surrounding cities.

Q: What are the objectives of this program?

A: This program strives to connect interns with career professionals to

enhance participants’ career opportunities and to provide potential

candidates for your company/organization.