Are you considering taking an unpaid or low-paying internship this summer? The Center for Career Education (CCE) wants to help make your internship a possibility and has resources for you to find funding and lessen the financial burden of an unpaid/low-paying internship.

Fund an unpaid summer internship through the CC Parent Alumni Internship Fund
The Center for Career Education is pleased to announce the Parent Alumni Internship Fund (PAIF) for summer 2009. PAIF is designed to encourage Columbia College students to accept a quality internship that will foster their career exploration and build upon their academic studies, while alleviating some of the financial burden associated with unpaid internships. Award amounts will range from $1,000 to $3,000. Current sophomores and juniors at CC who receive grant-based financial aid and have secured an unpaid internship are eligible to apply. Preference is given to applicants with public service internships, but we encourage all eligible students with unpaid internships to apply. For more information about PAIF and how to apply, go to: http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/howtointernship/alumni. Apply by April 17, 2009

Campus Housing in New York – Summer Interns Living and Learning Program
Are you interested in interning in NYC this summer, living in the dorms for a discounted rate, and sharing and learning about other internship experiences and industries with 30 other students? If your answer is yes, join us and apply for the Summer Interns Living and Learning Program (SILLP)! For more information on SILLP and how to apply, go to: http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/howtointernship/sillp. Apply by April 17, 2009

Funding for Summer Internships Presentation
March 3 and April 6, 12:00 p.m.
Center for Career Education, Conference Room
Taking an unpaid or low-paying internship in a field you love doesn't have to break the bank. Join CCE staff and the Fellowships Office for an informative session on how you can engage in an unpaid internship experience through a variety of funding opportunities. At this session, you will learn about how to find and apply for funding for unpaid opportunities, and about other strategies to make ends meet. The Summer Interns Living and Learning Program (SILLP) and the Parent and Alumni Internship Fund (PAIF) Program will also be discussed. The Fellowships Office will join us to share helpful tips and resources. Register for this presentation at: www.careereducation.columbia.edu/events