Work Experience is a course that allows you to earn college credit through the experience you obtain at your worksite. To enroll, you MUST be currently employed or working in an unpaid volunteer position AND your position MUST be related to your major in order to be considered eligible.
If you are not currently employed, please email the Career Education Department to review your eligibility for Internship Placement.
In order to participate in the Work Experience program the following steps are REQUIRED and are the responsibility of the student. You must complete the required steps in order to ensure your enrollment in the course. Once you have completed all steps, you will be contacted by an assigned Instructor who will coordinate completion of your coursework so that you may earn credit and a grade.
If you have difficulty completing these steps, please contact the Work Experience office at (661) 395-4550 or stop by the office located in the Family and Consumer Education (FACE) Building, Room 16 (view campus map).
A semester based experiential learning experience where students can apply what they are learning in the classroom and put it into practice in real industry situations. Students who are enrolled in a Career Education pathway can take advantage of the internship placement opportunities. Placement must align with your chosen CTE Major and you must meet the minimum qualifications in order to be considered.
Please visit the Career Education office (FACE 16) or call (661) 395-4550 to make an appointment with a Job Development Specialist. Arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment to complete any necessary paperwork and bring an updated resume.
*Placement is NOT guaranteed. For more information, refer to the Student FAQ.
Do you have an internship opportunity for our students? If you are interested in setting up your facility as an internship placement site, please call (661) 395-4550 for more information.
If you are looking to fill a vacant position and would like to advertise to Bakersfield College students, please post your opening to our online job board Jobspeaker.
Course availability varies from semester to semester and not all majors are currently approved. The following majors are approved for work experience/internships:
Child Development (CHDV B48WE)
*Restricted courses require approval from the instructor. If you are interested in enrolling in a restricted course please conact the Career Education department at 661-395-4550 for more information.