January 20 marked the 15th College of Computers and Information Technology (CCIT) Internship Orientation. Starting in August 2010, Dr. Sharon Setterlind, Dean of CCIT, revised the IT program curriculum to include a formal, credit internship. Since then, internships have grown steadily. This semester, a total of 34 students secured an internship.
Each semester, the Internship Coordinator works with the CCIT faculty to provide an orientation for the students serving that semester. This semester, the orientation was attended by 26 students. Companies offering internships this semester include:
During the first few years, only 35% of the internships were paid. As the program has grown, more employers are paying IT interns and offering students jobs following their internship. As a result of their internship, SPC CCIT students are working at companies such as Focus School Software, The City of St. Petersburg, PlateSmart Technologies, NetWolves, Diginonymous, BayCare Health System, Network People, Panyha Foundation, SPC, and GSP.
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