Students are encouraged to participate in the U@Work Program for college credit, but it is the student’s responsibility to find out if they are eligible to receive credit. Here are some recommended steps that students can take:

1. Talk with an academic advisor or faculty member about the U@Work Internship Program and options for enrolling in an internship or independent study course.

2. Find out whether an internship will count toward their degree program or as an elective.

3. Include this information on their U@Work Internship Program application.

4. Proceed with the application process. Please note that not all degree programs have internship courses available at all levels.

Those hired for Intern I positions will be expected to work a minimum of 10 hours per week and a maximum of 25 hours per week, if they are enrolled in school during a semester; however, they may work up to 40 hours per week during summer, holiday, and semester breaks. Those hired for Intern II or III positions will be expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week and a maximum of 40 hours per week.

Intern I – Unpaid/Paid High School Level                                                      

Intern I Job Descriptions

Prospective candidate must be:

• At least 16 years of age

• Enrolled or graduated from a secondary educational institute within the City of Carrollton

• Recommended by the school’s counselor for the internship, if applicable

• Able to pass pre-employment drug screening

• Responsible for their own transportation

Intern II – Undergraduate Level

Intern II Job Descriptions

Prospective candidate must be:

• Currently enrolled in, or graduated from, a university or community college

• Maintaining a 2.5 GPA or better

• Able to pass pre-employment drug screening

• Responsible for their own transportation

Intern III – Graduate Level

Intern III Job Descriptions

Prospective candidate must be:

• Currently enrolled in, or graduated from, an accredited Graduate program

• Maintaining a 2.5 GPA or

better

• Able to pass pre-employment drug screening

• Responsible for their own transportation

The U@ Work Internship Program is a résumé-building experience where interns are relied upon and treated as professionals. City Interns will be asked to meet the following expectations:

• Understand and fulfill commitments and job duties.

• Contact the designated department supervisor in the event of a true emergency for which the student will miss an agreed upon work-day/time.

• Give appropriate notice to the department should termination of the Internship be unavoidable.

• Respect confidentiality of client and City information.

• Serve as ambassadors for the U@Work Internship Program.

• Preserve the reputation and integrity of the high school, college or university, if applicable, as well as the City.

• Dress appropriately.

• Arrive at work promptly and be ready at the appointed time.

Intern I: $13 per hour

Intern II: $15 per hour

Intern III: $17 per hour

The Intern shall be paid on a bi-weekly basis as set by the City of Carrollton. The City shall deduct from the amount due to the Student Intern any and all amounts required by law, including any and all amounts required to be deducted for FICA or federal income taxes