For Students
Your Career Starts Here.
San Joaquin A+ connects you with real employers, real experience, and real pay before you graduate.
Whether you’re exploring what you want to do or ready to jump into a paid internship, we meet you where you are and help you build toward what comes next.
Getting Started
San Joaquin A+ works through your school — so your first step is finding out if your school is a current partner. If it is, you’re already on the path. Here’s how the journey works.
Check Your School
Find out if your school is a current SJA+ partner. If not, encourage your counselor or principal to connect with us.
Explore & Engage
Participate in job site tours, industry panels, and career exploration events hosted at your school throughout the year.
Apply for an Internship
During the spring semester, eligible students apply for paid summer internships. Our team guides you through the application and interview process.
Get Paid. Build Your Future.
Complete a paid summer internship with a real employer partner. Earn wages. Build your resume. Start your professional network.
Who Can Apply
Internship Eligibility
Our paid internship program requires a full-year commitment — meaning you’ll be engaged in SJA+ programming throughout the school year before the summer placement begins. This isn’t a one-summer sign-up. It’s a journey that prepares you to succeed when you get there.
Eligibility is determined in partnership with your school. If you’re active in the program and engaged throughout the year, you’re on track to apply.
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ Enrolled at a current SJA+ partner school
- ✓ Active participation in CCL programming throughout the school year
- ✓ Meet academic standing requirements (confirmed with school counselor)
- ✓ Availability for full summer internship commitment (June – August)
- ✓ Completed internship application and interview process (spring semester)
Where You Could Work
Types of Internships
San Joaquin A+ places students with employer partners across a range of industries in San Joaquin County. We match students based on their interests, career goals, and the availability of partner placements. Below are some of the industry areas where interns are commonly placed.
Your Year With SJA+
The Student Timeline
Here’s what your experience with San Joaquin A+ looks like from fall through summer.
Program Orientation
Meet your SJA+ coordinator, learn about the program, and begin exploring career pathways through classroom activities and orientation events.
Career Exploration
Visit real workplaces on job site tours. Hear from industry professionals at school-site panels. Start forming your ideas about where you want to go.
Build Your Professional Skills
Resume workshops, mock interviews, professional communication training. You’ll be prepared long before any job application goes out.
Apply for Your Internship
Submit your internship application. Interview with potential employer partners. Receive your placement by the end of April.
Pre-Internship Prep
Final preparation before your internship begins — meeting your employer contact, reviewing expectations, and getting ready for day one.
Paid Summer Internship
Start your internship the second week of June. Work. Earn. Learn. Build your network. Celebrate at the end-of-summer showcase.
Hear From Students
Student Stories
Take the First Step
Ready to Apply?
If you’re enrolled at a partner school and ready to take your career seriously, the next step is yours. Fill out our student interest form and your SJA+ coordinator will follow up with everything you need to know.
Questions? Ask your school counselor or contact us at info@sjaplus.org