Internships
Yavapai College Internships:
Where Education Meets Experience
Dr. Amy Smith
amy.smith@yc.edu
Mentor Profile Forms
Mentor Profile Form – mentors complete this form.
Services for Students
Handshake is Yavapai College’s platform for connecting students with employers, offering access to a wide range of internship opportunities. Students enrolled in internship courses can explore available positions, engage with organizations, and apply directly for opportunities that align with their academic and career goals.
Handshake - Student Log In 🙂 Handshake - Employer Log In 🙂
Please note: While Yavapai College makes reasonable efforts to ensure positions posted are accurately represented, students are responsible for verifying the authenticity of any opportunity before applying, interviewing, or accepting a position.
Success Stories
"This experience was more than just a graduation requirement. I pulled together everything I’ve worked toward up to this point. It helped me bring together my academic studies and the real-world execution I’ve spent years refining.
I proved that I can walk into a business, spot a real problem, and build a solution that lasts. It wasn’t just about learning the tools; it was about learning how to lead with them. I truly believe that this experience helped to strengthen me as a leader, consultant, and business professional." - Matthew K, Student
"It really allowed me to open my eyes and take note of every detail to see how what we are being taught is applied in a real-life scenario." - Korey S, Student
“What began as an expected learning of the inner workings of a real estate agent’s day to day duties, my experience quickly evolved into an enhanced understanding of how all of my business degree courses melded together to strengthen my professional capabilities.” - Erin M, Business Student
Ashley Darling, Business Student
