Hire a Mesa Impactship Program (MIP) Intern
Mesa College welcomes local employers and industry professionals to become MIP Employer Partners. Through mentorship, training, and real-world experience, you can help shape the next generation of diverse talent—while strengthening your own workforce.
Why Partner with the MIP Program?
MIP provides funding so students can access paid, credit-earning internships—at no cost to the employer.
Benefits of Becoming a MIP Employer Partner
Support Paid Internships
Hire Mesa students for meaningful workforce training roles—students earn a one-time $1,000 stipend through MIP upon successful completion.
Lead Industry Preparation
Help students build in-demand skills, explore career pathways, and gain confidence
in a professional environment—especially those facing barriers to employment.
Grow Your Talent Pipeline
Access highly motivated, diverse candidates who can support projects, reduce hiring
costs, and potentially grow into future employees.
Advance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Hire from a top-performing Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), AANAPISI, and military-friendly
campus serving students from many backgrounds and lived experiences.
What Employers Commit To
MIP Employer Partners agree to:
- Provide hands-on training and meaningful professional experiences
- Complete the MIP Employer Agreement before participation
- Offer ongoing supervision, mentorship, and skill development
- Support student career exploration
- Participate in performance evaluations and project feedback
How to Hire a MIP Intern
Follow these simple steps to become an approved MIP Employer Partner:
1. Share Your Internship Opportunity
Send your internship or workforce training description to the MIP Coordinators and post it on the SDCCD Handshake Job Board.
- Need help recruiting or screening applicants? Our team can support referrals and vetting.
- View the steps to post jobs/internships on Handshake
2. Complete Your Usual Hiring Process
Review applications, interview candidates, and select your Mesa College intern just as you normally would.
3. Notify the MIP Team Once You Hire a Student
Email the MIP Coordinators with details about your new hire and to get started with the required program forms and onboarding steps.
MIP Internship Expo Employer Event Registration - Join the Impact!
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MIP Internship Expo - Thursday, October 29th | 10:00am-2:00pm | Mesa Quad
- Connect & recruit MIP interns from over 300+ students eager to gain real-world experience with your company
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Zero cost for employers to participate
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Register on Handshake Job Board to show your interest in participating by October 16th at 11:59 p.m.
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NOTE: There will be limited space for employers at the MIP Internship Expo. Employers must receive an approval email from the MIP Team in order to participate regardless of registration
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View the MIP Employer Partners participating in the Fall 2025 MIP Internship Expo
Questions? Contact the Mesa Impactship Program (MIP) at [email protected].
Learn More & Get Started
Learn More + Get Started
View the MIP Employer Partner Presentation to explore employer expectations, requirements, and support available.
Ready to partner or want to discuss opportunities? Contact us!
MIP Co-Leads:
📧 Pavel Consuegra — [email protected]
📧 Shawn Fawcett — [email protected]
Thank you for your interest in mentoring Mesa students and helping build a stronger, more equitable workforce pipeline!
