Career Pathways Internship

The Career Pathways Internship Program is a collaboration between the 草榴社区 Department of Transportation & Public Facilities and the 草榴社区 College of Engineering and Mines.

This internship provides you with an opportunity to learn about the diverse set of employment opportunities in engineering and beyond.

 
 

Who is this internship for?

Post-first-year students of varied disciplines.
Both engineering and non-engineering majors may apply.

For more detailed information on all the areas of opportunities, check out the different .

Why should I participate?

  • Gain valuable real-world experience.
  • Develop your career.
  • Earn money to help pay for tuition and fees.
  • Receive credit toward your degree (only applies to some degrees/majors, other conditions apply).

What to expect

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Hands-on work experience

  • Work with planners, engineers, and communications specialists responsible for different phases and components of real-world projects.
  • Assist in developing basic conceptual designs and gain practical experience that complements classroom work.
  • Visit civil infrastructure projects and learn how local knowledge is incorporated into solutions.
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Professional growth and career building

  • Participate in activities and events that build and extend personal and professional connections.
  • Develop skills for interacting with practicing professionals and individuals outside your profession.
  • Learn to understand and evaluate issues related to professional practice.
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Increased organizational knowledge

  • Explore the various departments and functions within the ADOT&PF and gain a comprehensive understanding of the organization.
  • Learn about the process and need for professional licensing, assessing personal and professional ethics in the workplace and the impacts of projects on the community.

Application Process

  1. Fill out the . You must be signed in with your alaska.edu account to access the form.
  2. Once your application is approved, you will be eligible to register for CE 470 Civil Engineering Internship (1 Credit). The cost of tuition for this class will be covered by the program.
  3. Attend CE 470 during the spring semester and pass in good standing. Attending this course is a program requirement.
  4. Start your paid internship in the summer. The internship runs from May to August.
 
 
   

Important dates

Application review period begins
 December 15, 2024
Internship class
 Spring semester 2025
(The exact meeting times will be determined once all internship openings have been filled and will accommodate the schedules of participating students.)
ADOT&PF internship begins    

May 2025
(Flexible starting dates)

Contact Information

 

Nathan Belz

Nathan Belz

Associate Professor | Department Chair

Department of Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering

npbelz@alaska.edu | 907-474-5765

 

*Wages are starting at $19.38/hr; college credit is applicable to certain degrees and majors only.