Program Overview

The Columbia College Alumni-Sponsored Student Internship Program (CCASSIP) is an exciting new opportunity for Columbia College sophomores and juniors to have an internship experience.  These internships are available across a variety of industries and are unique opportunities to gain direct industry exposure.  The internships are predominantly in New York for the summer 2012 but also in Beijing, China, San Francisco, California, Mountain View, California, Miami, Florida and Washington, DC.  As part of the program, students are paired with an alumni mentor, engage in training prior to the program, take part in professional development and networking events, and have the support of CCE.  At the close of the program, all CCASSIP interns will come together to reflect on the experience.  CCASSIP continue to be posted in LionSHARE as they become available.

Program Features

CCASSIP is a unique opportunity for Columbia College students to gain full time industry experience over the summer in a position that is sponsored by Columbia College alumni.  Program features include the following:

• Pre-program Training that includes a program overview, tips on making the most of your internship experience, goal setting workshops with career counseling professionals and discussion of any logistical questions with the program manager.

• Internship experience for 10-12 weeks during the summer 2012. 

• Columbia College alumni mentor to provide personal and professional guidance and support throughout the summer. 

• Social and networking events with industry professionals and alumni throughout the summer as a great opportunity to build your professional network. 

• End-of-Program Reflection Session that includes evaluation of the internship experience, goal attainment analysis and career development discussion.  

Program Benefits

Upon completion of CCASSIP students will have had substantive industry work experience.  Students will develop their professional skills including research, effective communication and program management.  They will have had the opportunity to build their professional network and learn about their industry of interest.  Through the training and counseling support, participants will have the opportunity to reflect upon the internship and articulate experiences to highlight their transferable skills.

Opportunities

List of 2012 Employers with CCASSIP Interns

Alvarez & Marsal, LLC
AOL Ventures
Carlisle Development Group
Comprehensive Cardiology
Due West Education
First DataBank
Judge Alvin Hellerstein
Met Council
NBC Universal
Nutrition 21
NYC Political Campaign
Peppertree Engineering
Public Art Fund
Sidley Austin
The Conference Board
The Jed Foundation
TZP Group
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit - Judge Joseph Greenaway

Application Process

The application process is being reviewed for the 2012 - 2013 year and will be updated once finalized.

Program Contacts

For all questions about the CCASSIP program, please feel free to contact:
Heather Perceval
Director, Experiential Education & Student Enterprises
Hjc2105@columbia.edu

Jennie Creamer
Associate Director, Experiential Education & Student Enterprises
Jlc2228@columbia.edu