Career Services

If you are a student interested in student employment at RVC you must:

• Have a complete financial aid file. This includes filing the FAFSA and returning all requested documents to the Financial Aid office.
• Be in good academic standing with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
• Not have already earned a bachelor's degree.
• Have graduated from high school.
• Not also be employed by RVC as a regular or temporary part-time or full-time employee.
• Not be in default of a student loan.
• Maintain a minimum enrollment of half-time status (six credit hours) during the spring and fall terms.

Please note: Some jobs are only available to students with college work study.

The job search process includes four components:

• Search & apply for a student employee job
• Interview with a hiring manager
• Complete new hire paperwork and background check
• Attend new student employee orientation

An internship is a career-related experience where students take on responsive roles within companies or organizations to enhance their understanding beyond the classroom. An internship is usually a one-time experience that is directly supervised by a professional in the respective field. Students learn by completing established goals and learning objectives throughout the internship.

Internship options:

• Paid – Employer pays 100% of the student wages during an approved time-frame.  We encourage this option as more student applications will typically result.  Paying interns guarantees full compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Unpaid/Volunteer – Students gain valuable experience for their resume, build a network of work references, and can validate their chosen career path.
• College Credit (in combination with paid or unpaid) – Student must be pre-approved and complete a minimum 75 hours on-site per credit hour earned. A student must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA to qualify. Tuition will be charged per credit.

Time frames may vary i.e. part-time and full-time for a semester, two semesters, a summer, or possibly longer.

Get a head start on your career with an internship! Student internships can help you:

• Earn college credit
• Gain valuable on-the-job experience
• Develop industry contacts
• Get a competitive edge for today's job market
• Build a professional resume or portfolio

To qualify, students must meet the following requirements:

• Attend a minimum of two semesters with 20 credit hours completed on/or before the start of an internship.
• A GPA of 2.0 or better or a 2.5 for internships where academic credit will be earned.

Ready to get started? Students interested in the internship program should complete the Student Internship Application.