Summer Internship Program

Cuyahoga Community College’s Summer Internship Program will take place from May 27 - Aug. 1, 2025. This initiative is designed to provide our students with an opportunity to gain valuable experience by working at a Tri-C campus or off-campus location while attending summer classes.

How to Apply: 

• Login and activate your Handshake account with your Tri-C username and password.
• Instructions to activate your profile can be found here.
• Choose "Jobs" and search using "SIP 2025". 
• Internship categories are listed below. Handshake job description/application links are organized by academic school. 
• Make sure to register for the interview fairs through Handshake by Feb. 27. 

Interviews:

• In-person interviews will be conducted on Feb. 28, at West and Metro. 
• These interview fairs are your only opportunity to meet and interview with hiring supervisors.
• Some employers may or may not be at both locations. 
• Register for the Metro campus interview fair and view list of Employers attending that location.
• Register for the West campus interview fair and view list of Employers attending that location.

What to expect: 

• The fair will use a speed interview format, with employers organized by academic schools (School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Computer Science, School of Business, Legal Professions and Hospitality, School of Creative Arts, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and School of Nursing and Health Professions). After 10 minutes you will hear a chime, indicating that it is time to move on to your next internship interest. 
• Plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the fair. We recommend that you plan to attend the entire duration of the fair and to review job descriptions ahead of time, as it is likely the employer will ask you why you want to work with them.

Students will receive:

• $15.15 an hour for up to 100 hours
• Tuition for one summer course, up to four credits*
• Stipend for one book for summer course, up to $125.00

*Students are responsible for supplemental fees

Eligibility Criteria

At the time of the application, candidates must:

• Be enrolled at Tri-C
• Have a declared major on record
• Have plans to register for Fall 2025 Term

Prior to employment start date:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be enrolled for the Summer 2025 term at Tri-C
• Must successfully complete pre-employment background screening 

Internship Categories

Summer Internship Video Overview

Student Testimonials