Internship Endowment Fund

Program Type: Work-based learning support and endowment fund

Geographic Scope: Monterey County, CA

Overview:
The MPC Foundation collaborates with MPC's Work Experience program to facilitate internship placements throughout Monterey County. The Foundation provides stipends to qualifying students so they can participate in valuable work-based learning experiences with non-profit organizations, government agencies, and small start-up businesses.

Program Purpose

• Support students' academic and career goals through work-based learning
• Enable lower-income students to participate in unpaid internships
• Allow students to pursue professional networking and skill-building opportunities instead of low-skill jobs
• Build a sustained source of revenue for future generations of students

Current Funding

• Stipends currently funded by generous donors and funding agencies including:
  • Monterey Peninsula Foundation
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Student Impact Examples

Students who complete internships report:

• Valuable practical experience in their field of study
• Career exploration and discovery
• Mentorship and professional relationships
• Increased confidence in career capabilities
• Introduction to previously unknown career paths
• STEM field support and professional networking

Contact Information

• Phone: (831) 655-5507
• Email: mpcfoundationinfo@mpc.edu