Here at Arkansas Northeastern College, we strongly believe
that internships provide students with an invaluable opportunity for skill
development and career exploration. Our internships allow students the
opportunity to learn more about the industry, apply classroom theory to real
work situations, and learn career-related skills while exploring their selected
career path. The dual internship/study role broadens the student’s education
and reinforces their academic learning. While working as an intern, students
learn industry principles for developing productive work behaviors. The ANC
course work implements the multidisciplinary, multi-skills model with courses
ranging from general education requirements to mechanical drives and bearings,
electricity, principles of supervision, design for manufacturing, maintenance
welding, networking, PC maintenance, hydraulics/pneumatics, and much more! Complete
degree plans can be found at www.anc.edu/programs_of_study.
Students work up to 24 hours per week during the school year
at participating companies with assignment work responsibility. Students rotate
department to get exposure to different functions of the plant. The internship
program is structured for two year completion. Upon successful completion, the
student earns an Associate of Applied Science degree and has demonstrated work
experience with participating companies.
So, who are the current participating companies? Nucor
Yamato Steel, Nucor Steel Arkansas, DENSO Manufacturing, and Kagome Creative
Foods. Currently, we have nine interns at the previously mentioned industries.
At Nucor Yamato Steel, we have Lane Finley, Nicholas Blackman, Devon Payne, and
for the first time, an IT Intern, Cody Hogan. At Nucor Steel Arkansas, we have
Kaylee Weeks, Jonathan Stateler, and Chase Benson. At DENSO Manufacturing, we
have Bradley Davis. And last, but certainly not least, at Kagome Creative
Foods, we have our first maintenance intern, Shannon Timms. & this is the
best part, STUDENTS EARN WHILE THEY LEARN! Yes, these are PAID internships! We have had great success with the internship program. Since starting this program in 2011, we have had 39 interns in this program.
Why should an organization provide internships?
- Internships allow students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a professional setting while still obtaining an education at college as well.
- Internships offer carefully planned and monitored work experience allowing students to gain additional knowledge from on-the-job training/exposure.
Benefits to the company…
- Immediate assistance to support projects
- Students will provide new ideas and viewpoints
- Company/College ties are strengthened and communication is improved
- Students can energize a workplace with their enthusiasm and desire to learn
- Job placement after degree completion (save time and expense on recruiting)
Benefits to the students/interns…
- Career related experience
- Opportunity to explore different department within a company
- Valuable work experience for resumes
- Increased self-confidence
- Gain practical knowledge
- Earn while you learn
What degree plans do we have to offer to incorporate into
your ideal internship program?
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC)
- Aviation Maintenance
- Steel Industry Technology
- Welding
- Computer Information Systems
- Construction Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Clerical Support/Office Technology
What are interns saying about the internship program?
- ”I am thankful for the internship program. It has allowed me to gain very valuable experience in the area of my studies. Along with gaining experience, the internship program has allowed me to earn money while I attend college. The internship program is a great opportunity.” –Steel Industry Technology Intern
- “This internship opportunity means the world to me. Because of the partnership between ANC and Nucor-Yamato Steel, I feel like I have walked into a gold mine of tech-exposure and equally amazing people to gain enriching experience from in its purest form (hands on). The work culture is so enlightening, I feel energized and excited walking towards the office in the morning as I've yet to feel even a smidgen of workplace dread or job fatigue. This has been an amazing adventure that I would have happily done for free, and yet I'm making more than I ever have before! I am forever beholden to those at ANC and Nucor-Yamato Steel for making a dream opportunity like mine possible.” –Computer Information Systems Intern
For more information on ANC Internships, please contact Courtney Cooper @ 870-838-2934, or ccooper@smail.anc,edu
Blog by Courtney Cooper, Coordinator of Placement Services/Internship Advisor
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