Columbia Works Internship Program
The Columbia Works Internship Program connects Columbia County high school students with paid, hands-on summer internships in advanced manufacturing and related fields. Interns work alongside professionals in real-world environments while receiving structured support through the PCC OMIC Training Center.
- Dates: July – August
- Eligibility: Open to juniors, seniors, and recent graduates from Columbia County high schools
- Pay: Yes! This is a paid internship
- Industries: Machining, welding, mechatronics, engineering, and business operations
- Transportation: Support provided for students as needed
Program goals
- Build technical and workplace skills
- Explore high-demand career pathways
- Strengthen regional workforce pipelines
- Foster student-industry-educator connections
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Students: How to apply
The Columbia Works Internship was developed to provide local youth, ages 16 and up, with exposure to advanced manufacturing career related learning opportunities in Columbia County, with the goals of community building, economic development, promoting local opportunities, and retaining local talent. Career related learning opportunities can include job shadows, career exploration, industry tours, and paid training at OMIC.
- Who: Students 16+ years old attending or recently graduated from high schools in Columbia County, OR.
- Where: The internship will take place at PCC OMIC Training Center 34001 NE Wagner Ct. Scappoose, OR as well as various industry partner sites.
- When: July 7 – August 13. The program is held Tuesday-Thursday from 8:30am-2:30pm (sometimes later due to travel to industry partner locations).
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Important dates
- Deadline for applications: Friday, May 22
- Applicants will be notified by: May 29
- Accepted interns need to report to PCC OMIC Training Center on: Monday June 7 or Tuesday June 8 from 3-5pm
- Internship begins: Tuesday, July 7
- Internship days: Each week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30am-2:30pm (some days will end later)
- Internship ends: Thursday, August 13
Employers: Become an industry partner
Become an Industry Partner with Columbia Works Internship at PCC OMIC in Scappoose! Different ways to get involved:
Become a host employer
- 2026 Summer Host Employer Interest Form
- Apply to be a host employer.
- Hire a part-time intern for 4–6 weeks during the summer.
- Secure local talent and close the skill gap.
- Give back to the community in a meaningful way.
- Invitations to special events and recognition.
Sponsor an intern
- Support the internship program through a financial gift.
- Give back to the community in a meaningful way.
- Provide access for an intern to valuable skills and experience.
- Invitations to special events and recognition.
Host a tour
- Host a 1–2 hour tour of your operation.
- Support the quality and variety of the internship program.
- Generate interest in your specific field of profession.
- Invitations to special events and recognition.
Email veronica.reeves@pcc.edu for more information.
Testimonials
“This internship has helped me grow [because] I got to use my skills and creativity to make something amazing with this opportunity I was given to excel my path.”?Nadine Lenards
“It has given me many more skills that I did not have previously, and strengthened others that I had before.” Nigel Greenup
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Thank you so much from Columbia Works Internship to our amazing 2025 Industry Partners!
