Career Pathways Internship
The Career Pathways Internship Program is a collaboration between the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
and the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ College of Engineering and Mines.
This internship provides you with an opportunity to learn about the diverse set of
employment opportunities in engineering and beyond.
Who is this internship for?
Post-first-year students of varied disciplines.
Both engineering and non-engineering majors may apply.
For more detailed information on all the areas of opportunities, check out the different .
Why should I participate?
- Gain valuable real-world experience.
- Develop your career.
- Earn money to help pay for tuition and fees.
- Receive credit toward your degree (only applies to some degrees/majors, other conditions apply).
What to expect
Hands-on work experience
- Work with planners, engineers, and communications specialists responsible for different phases and components of real-world projects.
- Assist in developing basic conceptual designs and gain practical experience that complements classroom work.
- Visit civil infrastructure projects and learn how local knowledge is incorporated into solutions.
Professional growth and career building
- Participate in activities and events that build and extend personal and professional connections.
- Develop skills for interacting with practicing professionals and individuals outside your profession.
- Learn to understand and evaluate issues related to professional practice.
Increased organizational knowledge
- Explore the various departments and functions within the ADOT&PF and gain a comprehensive understanding of the organization.
- Learn about the process and need for professional licensing, assessing personal and professional ethics in the workplace and the impacts of projects on the community.
Application Process
Important dates
Contact Information
Nathan Belz
Associate Professor | Department Chair
Department of Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering
*Wages are starting at $19.38/hr; college credit is applicable to certain degrees and majors only.