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UTEP CARES REGIONALInternship Program Student Interns

 

 

UTEP invited undergraduate and graduate students seeking to contribute to our community through hands-on experiential learning to apply to the UTEP CARES Regional Internship Program. These internships were hosted at local sites in the area. The duration of the internship experiences took place from January 2021 through April 30, 2022. 

Organizations who participated in the CARES Regional Internship Program provided enriching work experiences for UTEP students that elevated the student’s employment skills. The internships took place in a remote or in-person setting following CDC COVID-19 Guidelines.

 

The CARES Regional Internship Program concluded on April 30, 2022. We are no longer accepting student applications. Please visit Job Mine, for other available internship opportunities or email us at internships@utep.edu for assistance. 

 

Students who participated in the CARES Regional Internship Program were required to meet following:
  • Be enrolled at UTEP on a full-time basis 
  • Student must be degree-seeking at UTEP
  • Permanent Resident, DACA, or U.S. Citizenship
  • Undergraduate or Graduate Standing
  • Minimum GPA requirement of 2.5 UG or 3.0 GR
  • Have Job Mine account
  • Meet the University’s Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements (SAP).
  • Be willing to work and commit with the selected organization on projects or set of tasks during the internship timeline.

FALL 2020

October 15 CARES Regional Internship Program Launched
November 16 – December 2 Students applied for available UTEP CARES Regional Internship positions via UTEP’s Job Mine. Organizations conducted interviews and made final selections. 

SPRING & SUMMER 2021

January

Student attended mandatory orientation sessions. Multiple trainings were made available to accommodate student schedules.
January 19

Student internship start date (once all clearances were made with UTEP Human Resources and CARES Engagement Managers.)
January through August

Duration of the Spring and Summer internships. Students were expected to participate in 18 professional development trainings offered by the CARES Regional Internship Program.
Week of May 4 Student and partner evaluations were due
August 12 Students participated in a poster symposium that allowed them to showcase their internship experiences. Partners were invited to attend and support their intern(s).

Fall 2021

August 23

Student internship start date (once all clearances were made with UTEP Human Resources and CARES Engagement Managers.)
September through December

Duration of the Fall internships. Students were expected to participate in 11 professional development trainings offered by the CARES Regional Internship Program.
Week of December 6 Student and partner evaluations were due

 SPRING 2022

January 18

Student internship start date (once all clearances were made with UTEP Human Resources and CARES Engagement Managers.)
January through April 

Duration of the Spring and Summer internships. Students were expected to participate in 10 professional development trainings offered by the CARES Regional Internship Program.
April 29 Students participated in a poster symposium that allowed them to showcase their internship experiences. Partners were invited to attend and support their intern(s).
Week of May 9 Student and partner evaluations were due 
Students who participated in the CARES Regional Internship Program were required to follow the following responsibilities:
  • Be a full-time student taking a minimum of 12 credit hours (UG) or 9 credit hours for (Graduate Students) in the Spring semester.  
  • Maintain University’s satisfactory requirements
  • Commit to working 19 hours per week
  • Participate in mandatory orientation sessions
  • Participate in professional development trainings and workshops
  • Communicate regularly with CARES Engagement Coaches
  • Be willing to work with the organization on a project or set of tasks during the duration of the internship 
  • Have a great work ethic, professional attitude, willingness to learn, have high attention to detail, and be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. 
  • Serve as a liaison between community agencies and UTEP CARES Regional Internship Program staff to help in connecting organizations with UTEP resources. 
  • Represent UTEP in a professional and ethical manner.
  • Turn in Timesheets in a timely manner
  • Participate in an evaluation at the end of the internship period.
  • Participate in the Student Showcase at the end of the internship
Participating interns completed an online application via UTEP's Job Mine system. The application instructions were as follows:
  1. Go to the UTEP Career Center website and login to your Job Mine account. If you have not created an account, please do so.
  2. Select “UTEP CARES Intern” positions in the position type tab
  3. Read and apply to any of the desired positions listed
  4. Follow the application process stated in position description
  5. If selected, students were invited for an interview with the organization.
The CARES Regional Internship Program concluded on April 30, 2022. We are no longer accepting student applications. Please visit Job Mine, for other available internship opportunities or email us at internships@utep.edu for assistance. 

 

COVID-19 Guidelines Followed

The CDC determined important guidelines to follow with regards to COVID-19 for both CARES student interns and community partners participating in our UTEP CARES Internship Program. See guidelines.

COVID-19 guidelines

Throughout the program, organizations had the option to host a CARES student intern on-site or remotely. If the organization decided to host a student on-site, they were required to follow all COVID-19 guidelines.

CDC guidelines observed by our partners (as of October 1, 2020): *visit www.cdc.gov for current updates

  • Face coverings are required in common areas and hand washing is enforced.
  • Social distancing MUST be followed. Please ensure that all student interns are placed in environments where a physical space of 6 feet separation between others is maintained.
  • Student Interns who are at increased risk of severe illness, or who work in offices where close proximity makes social distancing difficult, must discuss options for adjusting office locations, telework, or working from home with their supervisor.
  • Student employees should complete work remotely whenever possible, working with their supervisor to substitute alternate assignments that can be completed remotely if regular responsibilities are not suited to remote work.
  • To work remotely, all student interns need a computer, WIFI hotspot or internet connection, and phone access. If a student employee does not have access to a computer or hotspot, they can contact the Technology Support Department to discuss the options available to them.

For more information visit the Career Center webpage

www.utep.edu/careers