Frequently asked questions
INTERNS
What are the key components of the CIWI program?
CIWI includes three key components:
1. Internship: A three month (12 week) paid internship period, approximately June thru August 2015, averaging 20 hours per week for a total of 240 hours.
2. Leadership and Mentorship: A multi-faceted program including attending local government meetings (Commission for Community Investment and Infrastructure, the “Successor Agency”, SF Planning Department, etc.), professional and civic engagement activities (such as SF HAC and SPUR), and regular workshops and presentations by professionals active in Construction and Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Urban Development, and Architecture and Engineering. This component includes almost 50 hours of exposure to the Construction industry.
3. One-On-One Counseling/Professional Development: During the 12 week internship period, interns will have an opportunity to shadow and network with representatives from CIWI and its partners and will receive one-on-one or small group setting training such as resume and interview skill services.
What are the overall benefits received by the interns?
In general, CIWI interns will earn approximately $5,000 in income, work 240 hours at their internship position, and participate in almost 40 hours of leadership and mentorship experience and direct exposure within the construction industry. As well, young adults seeking to be selected for CIWI 2015 will also participate in resume development and oral interview skills development and graduating interns will also benefit from the Alumni Program.
How does the CIWI Team Identify and Select potential Internship candidates?
CIWI program stakeholders, including Juma Ventures, College Track and East Bay College Fund representatives, participate in all levels of outreach to potential candidates, cover letter and resume review, as well as a formal interview process. CIWI representatives also take into account the individual student’s background and interest in matching to internship opportunities; while taking into account that the mission of CIWI is to promote expanded awareness and exposure to the construction industry. We understand that this may be some students first construction related internship opportunity.
How are interns identified and screened?
CIWI program stakeholders (including local firms and partners sponsoring the interns), Juma Ventures, East Bay College Fund, and College Track representatives, participate in all levels of outreach to potential candidates, cover letter and resume review, as well as a formal interview process. CIWI representatives also take into account the individual student’s background and interest in matching to internship opportunities; while taking into account that the mission of CIWI is to promote expanded awareness and exposure to the construction industry. We understand that this may be some students first construction related internship opportunity.