Employers Needed to Build Local Industry Pipeline! 

The Learning Aligned Employment Program (LAEP) places underrepresented students in jobs and internships that relate to the student’s area of study and helps defray educational costs. 

Get Started by Filling Out this Short Interest Form

Benefits of hiring a college student: 

  • Enhances a company’s social strategy and presence 

  • Offers an extra set of valuable hands 

  • Connects employers with surrounding colleges and universities  

  • Today's interns could become tomorrow’s entry-level hires 

LAEP is helping to cover the costs! Supplemented funds provide wages for students when placed with companies or educational entities. Here’s what’s covered:

  • Up to 50% of student compensation is covered for positions at for-profit businesses 

• Up to 90% of student compensation is covered for positions at public educational institutions or non-profit corporations

  • Up to 100% of student compensation is covered for positions at the UC, CSU, or Community College 

Employers’ key responsibilities: 

  • Collaborate with participating public postsecondary educational institution(s) to identify learning-aligned employment opportunities. 

  • Provide each student with reasonable supervision. 

  • Ensure the employment of a learning-aligned employment student does not displace workers currently employed by the participating employer 

  • Sign a written agreement with the institution prior to participation

Are you a local employer interested in training and supporting your incoming workforce? Fill out the Employer Intake form linked below to let your neighboring campus know of your openings and interest!