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Faculty Internship Program

Central Piedmont Community College is committed to preparing students for the workplace so they may be prepared to compete in a global economy. In order to meet the education and employment needs of its students, faculty will need to remain current with the skills and competencies that are required in the workplace. Faculty will need to help students make the connection between what is learned in the classroom and these skills. Internships (in the workplace) are the way for faculty to explore real world applications and apply them to course curriculum and teaching strategies.

Likewise, the business community is equally concerned about the preparation and quality of our students and graduates who are entering the workforce. In order to have access to potential employees who have the skills and competencies that employers expect, the business community is supporting faculty who are interested in learning about workplace skills and new knowledge required for effective instruction.

The overall goal of the Faculty Internship Initiative is the improvement in the quality of CPCC student who are entering the workplace. Faculty members have the opportunity to design their own internship program. 

Faculty participating in a faculty internship will be provided a small stipend.  In addition, faculty will receive professional development credit for the hours spent at the internship site.

Types of opportunities:

• Hands-on Work Experience
• Participation in a Training Program
• Laboratory Experience
• Special Projects
• Research with Employer
• Shadowing On the Job
• Observation Through Videoconferencing
• Continuing Education Related to licensing/Certification
• Special Opportunities Related to Specific Curriculum

Example of Activities Faculty may Experience at the Worksite:

• Observe workers at the business/industry
• Participate in the content matter and projects of the business/industry
• Participate in a training/professional development program sponsored by the employer
• Identify technical skills and discussion of recent trends in business/industry
• Acquire an overview of all aspects of the industry
• Gather resources and information that can assist in curriculum design and teaching strategies
• Share instructor's career experience with business/industry

International Experiences
Faculty (if interested) are encouraged to consider an internship/work experience with an international employer. Exchange visits and sponsorships by non-profit organizations can also be developed.

Length of Opportunities
The length of the faculty internship will depend upon the type of opportunity and will be at the discretion of the division director. This could consist of a situation involving several weeks to one semester as well as group visits to business/industry or video conferencing opportunities on campus.

All full-time faculty are eligible to apply for this program. For more details on this program and an application contact Work-Bbased Learning at 704.330.6191.