Fellowships, Internships, and Experiential Learning

Consider making community service a core part of your college experience and preparation for future careers. RCC College Corps, in partnership with #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, will connect up to 50 students with local service opportunities in community organizations such as food banks, climate action organizations, and K-12 schools. Students enrolled at RCC, MVC or Norco College are eligible to apply to serve as a College Corps Fellow. 

RCC College Corps Fellows who complete requirements of the program will earn $10,000, have access to training, networking, and professional development opportunities, and will gain real-world job experience and skills to add to their resume. Click the link below to learn more about program eligibility, benefits, timeline, the application, and more!

COLLEGE CORPS

The Community Action Leadership Academy (CALA) is launching at RCC! CALA is a social justice-oriented internship program at RCC where students "learn and earn" by enrolling in coursework pertaining to community leadership and simultaneously work for pay at local nonprofit organizations focusing on issues such as anti-racism, education, workers' rights, environmental justice, food security, assistance to the formerly incarcerated, LGBTQ+ Rights, public health, and domestic violence. CALA interns will begin training in Summer 2022 and begin working at their placements in August lasting through December 2022.

CALA Eligibility Requirements

• Cumulative 2.0 GPA minimum
• RCC must be your home campus
• Work at a local nonprofit organization 10-20 hours paid at $17/ hour as student employment
• Be enrolled in at least 3 units in summer and 6 units in fall including POL 14 - Internship in Political Science
• Participate in Academy events and workshops
• Be committed to social justice work

Application

Interested applicants can attend April zoom information sessions by emailing Dr. Clark, CALA Faculty Coordinator at: parissa.clark@rcc.edu.
Application deadline is Sunday, May 1 and interviews will take place the weeks of May 9 and May 17 in Spring.

APPLY

Drawing upon the Peer Instructor’s own experiences, and the training provided by Academic Support, a Peer Instructor strives to help students pass their classes and develop the skills necessary for a successful college career. Peer Instructors work online and/or in-person, in small friendly group settings and/or in personal one-on-one sessions; helping students learn content-specific information, college resources, and/or academic skills.

Eligibility and other Requirements

• Must demonstrate competency in the area(s) in which they serve by earning an A or B in aligned courses, as applicable
• Must have at least a 2.5 GPA (3.0+ preferred)
• Have been enrolled at RCC for at least 1 term (1 academic year preferred)
• Be currently enrolled in at least 6 credits during the term they are working, with RCC as their home campus

General Program Time Commitment

Peer Instructors may work anywhere between 10 to 20 hours per week depending on their availability and the students’ needs.

Non-profit organizations and educational institutions are encouraged to connect with RCC. The goal of these programs is to form solid relationships between students and local organizations. If your organization is interested in partnering with RCC and would like to connect with students through the RCC College Corps and/or CALA programs, please click on the link below to be connected to the appropriate program lead.