Learn and Earn Application Deadline

BHCC’s Learn and Earn program places students in Greater Boston’s top corporations for hands-on experience—and
introduces the possibility of new careers and new lives. Launched with the support of the Massachusetts Competitive
Partnership (MACP) in spring 2012, five firms sponsored 20 student interns working one or two days per week. Today,
the program has evolved to serve over 100 students per semester working 16 to 40 hours per week, supported by
18 company partners. The program promotes student accessibility, diversity, retention and completion.

Program Overview:

• Students intern 16-40 hours per week
• Interns work 5 or 7 months (Sep.-Jan./ Feb.-Aug.), or summer
• Students earn $15 per hour
• Students earn three academic credits in their major
• Companies fund transportation stipends ($180-$500)
• Companies provide mentors & professional development

Industry Functional Areas:

• Accounting, Finance, Business Operations, HR
• Communications, Marketing, PR, Community Relations
• Biotechnology, Chemical Science, Engineering
• Hospitality, Culinary, Event Planning
• Graphic Design, Media Communications
• IT Networking, Computer Science, Web Development