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Internship Program

Background:

Charleston County Government’s Internship Program is designed to provide college juniors and seniors with opportunities to explore and learn about transportation occupations related to their majors.

Internships are embraced by local government as a way to promote diversity and provide exposure to occupational areas that will expand career awareness and opportunities. Female, minority, unemployed and underemployed students are encouraged to apply for internship opportunities.

Charleston County residents receive first consideration of OJT opportunities that are created as a result of contract awards.

Who should apply for the OJT Program:

College juniors, seniors and recent graduates
Students seeking 20-40 hours of summer employment per week
Students with an interest in or majoring in transportation or a related occupational area
Students with a GPA of 2.5 or better
Student interested in learning all phases of transportation or engineering related work

Internship benefits:

Potential employment upon graduation
Salary during internship experience
Possible summer employment through graduation
Resume enhancement

To apply for an internship position, contact theCharleston County’s Contracts and Procurement Department, Room B250, 2^nd floor, Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building (4045 Bridge View Drive; North Charleston, SC 29405).

Charleston County Internship Program contact:

Bernard Chisolm (843) 202.6923 bchisolm@charlestoncounty.org

Carl Moore (843) 202.6924 or cmoore@charlestoncounty.org