Summer UCDC Internship Program 2020
The UCDC Summer Internship Program is an internship program sponsored by UCI’s Division of Career Pathways. Each year the program selects outstanding UCI undergraduate students (including graduating seniors) for ten week internships in Washington, D.C. It is an ideal vantage point for students to examine behind- the-scenes activities that shape and implement our nation’s future course.
Our goal, as the UCDC Summer Internship Program, is to prepare each student both professionally and personally for the internship experience in Washington D.C. Students admitted into the UCDC Summer Internship Program work closely with the coordinators and advisor in developing a competitive portfolio.
The program begins in Fall quarter with the recruitment process. Once accepted into the program, students meet regularly throughout Winter and Spring quarters on campus at UCI for a workshop series which provides them valuable information on how to successfully secure an internship and encourages them to meet their peers. As part of the UCDC program, you will be trained to secure your own internship but you will not be placed in an internship.
After your preparation here at UCI, you’ll move to Washington, D.C. (likely the UC Washington Center) on June 13th or 14th and begin your internship that week. If you reside at the UC Washington Center, move out will be on or before August 22nd.
Eligibility criteria:
- Must be a regularly enrolled, UCI undergraduate student, including June 2020 graduating seniors. Sophomore, Junior, and Senior status preferred.
- Must plan to enroll on campus during the winter and spring quarters of 2020
- Recommended GPA: 2.75.
To apply for this program, please submit the following documents and be sure to follow the instructions carefully:
- Essay Response - 1-2 page, double-spaced essay response with Name and Student ID at the top right (Note: you MUST have your name AND student ID on your essay response). In your essay, please respond to these questions: Why do you want to participate in UCDC? What kinds of internships interest you and how will this experience help you achieve your career goals? Be specific and include names of some of the internship sites you are considering applying to.
- Revised resume. You must have your resume reviewed during the Division of Career Pathways drop in advising hours (Monday - Thursday, 11 am - 3 pm, Friday 11 am - 2 pm) or by VMock (https://career.uci.edu/upgrade-your-resume-with-vmock/). Revise your resume according to the feedback you receive and then submit the revised resume with your application.
For more information, be sure to attend one of our information sessions and review our website at www.career.uci.edu/summerucdc.
*This opportunity is available to all UCI students regardless of immigration status. We advise you to seek the counsel and advice of the UCI Dream Center if you have questions.