The Career Success office hosts apprenticeship orientations and serves as a resource for those students participating in work-based learning opportunities.

DOW Apprenticeship Program

Since 2015, RPCC has partnered with DOW Chemical to provide apprenticeships and employment pathways to more than 240 students in Process Technology, Instrumentation, and Industrial Maintenance.

The DOW Apprenticeship program is a competitive admission program with a five-month application process. The apprenticeship application is open to public and students with under 30 credit hours. The program allows students earn while they learn by working at DOW while pursuing their education at RPCC. It is a rigorous program requiring hard work and dedication from the apprentice - students take a full-course load each semester, typically two days a week, and working at DOW the remainder of their workweek during their apprenticeship. Successful completion of the program positions the student for potential full-time employment at DOW upon graduation.

Application Process

Applications for the DOW Apprenticeship program open in January each year on DOW's website. Check back to this page and on RPCC social media channels for the link to apply and further application details.

For more information, email [email protected].

RPCC offers internship opportunities in Drafting & Design and Energy Sciences (PTEC and Instrumentation). We are currently in the process of developing additional internship programs, such as the Associate of General Studies in Business program.

Energy Sciences

In the fourth semester of your program, you will take an internship class. (PTEC 2913: Internal/External Capstone or INST 2493: Industry Capstone). The purpose of this class is to provide an opportunity to earn while you learn and gain hands-on experience with RPCC's leading industry partners.

Please check RPCC social media, in-class announcements, and your student emails for internship opportunities offered thorugh RPCC.

PLEASE NOTE: Internship course credit will only be applicable to PTEC 2913 and INST 2493 during your fourth semester of coursework. However, we encourage you to apply for RPCC sponsored internships and gain experience in the summer and/or during your third semester in order to gain valuable experience. 

Drafting & Design Technology

Opportunities for internship in Drafting & Design Technology are available to students during thier third or fourth semester through the elective course DRFT 2913. The purpose of this class is to provide an opportunity to earn while you learn and gain hands-on experience with RPCC's leading industry partners.

Please check RPCC social media, in-class announcements, and your student emails for internship opportunities offered thorugh RPCC.

Career Coach provides career-related information to students including career exploration assessments, career preparation resources, resume builders, and job data. 

Career Coach is now linked to our interactive course catalogue that connects RPCC academic programs with robust job data in real time. 

Handshake is an online platform partnered with colleges to provide students and alumni with a central place to find internships, full-time jobs, part-time positions, and volunteer opportunities. Through their profile, students can also connect with employers and receive personalized job recommendations based on their interests and activity on the platform.

We encourage you to create a handshake profile using your LOLA login credentials and keep it updated on Handshake.

The EBRPL Career Center serves our community as a catalyst for the development of a career-resilient, self-reliant workforce.

Established in 2004 by the East Baton Rouge Parish Library with a grant from the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, the Lamar and Reilly Family Foundations, and the Junior League of Baton Rouge, the Career Center serves employees who are being terminated, those seeking new skills and responsibilities, those just entering the workforce, and those looking to change careers.

The Career Center is not an employment agency or a job training agency. It is a free public service offering trained and professional help and extensive resources to identify your needs while planning a career path and conducting your job search.

• One-on-one career coaching by appointment
• Workspace with access to computers, databases, and assessments
• Study and meeting rooms
• Extensive library of career-related publications
• Test prep materials

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