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Unlock your career potential with an internship opportunity at the City of El Paso! Our program offers a wide range of opportunities across over 30 City departments. You can expect to build transferable skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication.
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An internship with the City of El Paso benefits you with:
Internship start and end dates are flexible depending on academic institution requirements and City of El Paso department needs. Internships can range in duration from a few months to a full school year depending on student academic requirements and project scope.
Yes, we The City of El Paso offers both paid and unpaid internships depending on department funding and position availability. Unpaid internships typically provide course credit.
It's recommended to begin planning for an internship at least one semester before you would like to begin the internship. Be prepared to provide your current college transcript, high school diploma, and resume.
Yes, international paid internship applicants should show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. No proof of work eligibility documentation is needed for unpaid internship applicants.
Yes, however, this should be determined by your academic institution. Please be sure to communicate this on your internship application in order for the City to assist you with your school's requirements.
Work hours are decided by the departments and with the student's schedule taken into consideration. Each intern may have a different work schedule depending on their availability and the department's needs.
Yes, internships may serve as a pathway to full-time employment.