College to County

College to County (C2C) Mentorship

Going on our 12th year as a program, C2C provides college students from underrepresented communities with paid summer internships. Our program increases participants' understanding of career pathways at the county, with focused mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Eligibility and Recommendations

Highlights

Students are selected for their solid academic and leadership potential.

Paid 12 week internships working on county projects. June - August
Professional development training with C2C interns as a cohort
Learn about the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to work in various positions throughout the county

Applications are closed for 2023.

College to County Application 2023Applications are closed

The inspiring effects of Innocent at the County: Transforming Lives,...Innocent Kisanga shares his experience working as an intern in the Aging Disability & Veterans Services Division and his current goals as a full-time employee.

Mentorship in the Sheriff’s OfficeLast summer, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office hosted six College to County interns, the highest number the agency has supported through the C2C program.

C2C Markayla ShattuckVIDEO - Markayla Shattuck shares how she used her psychology interest to gain skills and shape her internship.

College to County Program Purpose

Workforce development and pipeline initiative that recruits, hires, and develops students of color, low-income students, and students with disabilities, through focused mentorship and leadership development opportunities.

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