Community Internship Program

CIP is a fellowship program providing comprehensive training to ensure students are fully prepared for their internships, and recognized for their hard work. CIP requires participating students to complete six simple steps. Upon the completion of these steps students are officially recognized as a CIP Fellow for that academic year.

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Activate your account and obtain full-access in JobMate - JobMate is an online integrated job search resource center for USC students. To access JobMate go to www.sc.edu/career and click on the student link under the JobMate icon.
Attend CIP Orientation - Orientation covers details of the CIP process, eligibility requirements, program benefits and exploration of internship opportunities.
Search and apply for CIP Positions on JobMate - Use the "Job Postings & Interviews tab" to search internship postings. Click "Job Search" and enter "CIP" into the keyword search.
Complete the CIP required training: "Realities & Rewards: Being Prepared to Work" - This is an in-depth training session for students who have secured an internship position but have not started. This training focuses on what it takes to be your best in the work place, how to take advantage of available opportunities, the application of transferrable skills and individual student goals.
Complete the internship experience - Suggested internship dates based on the USC academic calendar.
Attend the CIP Fellows meeting "Thinking it Through" followed by the CIP Recognition Luncheon - The meeting focuses on shared experiences, application of information leared, and steps for the future. The CIP Recognition Luncheon is an opportunity for students to have fun and be recognized for their hard work. It is during the luncheon that students are officially recognized by the USC Career Center as a CIP Fellow.

Helpful Documents

CIP Student Checklist
JobMate Student User Guide
Spring 2012 CIP Orientation Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions

CIP Student Agreement


	Community Internship Program CIP is a fellowship program providing comprehensive training to ensure students are fully prepared for their internships, and recognized for their hard work. CIP requires participating students to complete six simple steps. Upon the completion of these steps students are officially recognized as a CIP Fellow for that academic year. Get started now! Activate your account and obtain full-access in JobMate - JobMate is an online integrated job search resource center for USC students. To access JobMate go to www.sc.edu/career and click on the student link under the JobMate icon. Attend CIP Orientation - Orientation covers details of the CIP process, eligibility requirements, program benefits and exploration of internship opportunities. Search and apply for CIP Positions on JobMate - Use the "Job Postings & Interviews tab" to search internship postings. Click "Job Search" and enter "CIP" into the keyword search. Complete the CIP required training: "Realities & Rewards: Being Prepared to Work" - This is an in-depth training session for students who have secured an internship position but have not started. This training focuses on what it takes to be your best in the work place, how to take advantage of available opportunities, the application of transferrable skills and individual student goals. Complete the internship experience - Suggested internship dates based on the USC academic calendar. Attend the CIP Fellows meeting "Thinking it Through" followed by the CIP Recognition Luncheon - The meeting focuses on shared experiences, application of information leared, and steps for the future. The CIP Recognition Luncheon is an opportunity for students to have fun and be recognized for their hard work. It is during the luncheon that students are officially recognized by the USC Career Center as a CIP Fellow. Helpful Documents CIP Student Checklist JobMate Student User Guide Spring 2012 CIP Orientation Schedule Frequently Asked Questions CIP Student Agreement