When you’re ready to look for an internship, there are certain parameters you will need to keep in mind. You can find all those parameters listed here.

Academic internships can be paid or unpaid.
Paid internships are defined as paying at least California minimum wage. For current minimum wage, click here.

Watch this short Internship Parameters Video

 

All Internships Must: All Internships Cannot:
  • Be a business-related role
  • Consist of only administrative work
  • Be a minumum of 135 hours
  • Be your own business
  • Be done concurrently with the 498 internship class
  • Be your family’s business
  • Have a website
  • Be a start-up business under 1 year old

 

There are a few additional parameters for in-person and hybrid internships:

In-Person/Hybrid Internships Must:  In-Person/Hybrid Internships Cannot:
  • Be in California
  • Be in a home/residential location
  • Provide you a workspace
  • Consist of only administrative work
  • Be a business-related role
  • Be your own business
  • Be a minumum of 135 hours
  • Be your family’s business
  • Be done concurrently with the 498 internship class
  • Be a start-up business under 1 year old
  • Have a website

 

If you’re having trouble finding an internship, please schedule an appointment so we can help you through the process.