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Our Vision
To provide internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate college students.
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Our Work
To create pathways between higher education institutions and technology companies.
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The Outcome
To help graduates become more productive employees at the onset of their early careers.
A Collaborative Internship Program Linking Academia to Industry
The Silicon Valley College Career Connection’s (SVC3) goal is to facilitate hands-on internships that will train the student and lead to a permanent position with small to medium firms in Silicon Valley. We work to establish a pathway between higher education institutions and technology companies.
The Problems
Nationwide, companies are seeking qualified people with applicable training and abilities that are able to become productive in a short period of time. Unfortunately, there are several barriers that need to be overcome.
Read moreInsufficient targeted employment opportunities for recent college grads
Under-employment vs. seeking employment elsewhere
Fewer students are enrolling in critical career fields
Inadequate number of graduates end up in strategically valuable growth industries
Ultimate shortage of critical skills to keep Silicon Valley competitive