Paid Industry Experience (PIE) Program

Benefits of PIE

The Paid Industry Experience Program:

• Provides financial compensation while gaining work experience
• Builds your resume
• Expands your professional network and connections
• Refines your career goals

Obtain College Credit for Your PIE Internship

Once you obtain a PIE Internship, you can enroll in a Work Experience course to earn college credit while you participate in your internship. Work Experience serves: College interns, volunteers, and employees. It also satisfies the Living Skills graduation requirement for an associate degree.

Impact on Financial Aid

The PIE Program may have an impact on your financial aid packages since internships are a form of income. Contact your Financial Aid Office if you have questions.

Student Eligibility

To be eligible for the PIE Program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Be eligible to work in the US
• Be enrolled at least half-time across all Los Rios campuses (six units for spring or fall; three units for summer)
• Have a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher
• Not be a dual enrollment student

Students who are eligible to participate in the PIE Program will receive a message via Handshake that outlines the next steps. If a student feels that they meet PIE Program eligibility but did not receive an email, then email pie@losrios.edu with your first and last name and wID.

Next Steps for Interested Students

1. Apply for PIE internships in Handshake.
2. If a PIE employer selects you for a PIE internship, then you will be required to complete a PIE Student Participation Form, which will be emailed to you before your internship starts.

For resume and interview tips, check out the Student Internship Guide.

Questions? Email us at PIE@losrios.edu.