You must register as a supplier by June 20 to receive the stipend.
In order to receive your $3,000 externship stipend on-time in the Summer 2025 semester, you MUST register as a Supplier for the University of South Carolina. The deadline to complete this registration is Friday, June 20. Please complete the following steps in the attached document.
First-Year, First Step: Career readiness starts here!
Summer JAM’s externship offers you an opportunity for professional development, job
shadowing, and mentorship! Prepare to kickstart your career journey by working with
USC's Career Center to strengthen your communication, teamwork, and problem-solving
skills. You'll also gain firsthand insights into various campus departments this summer.
By the end of your externship, you will have participated in mock interviews, created a resume, and you’ll have connected your Summer JAM externship experiences to your academic and career goals!
Stipend Eligibility Requirements
As a bonus, qualifying participants will receive a $3,000 stipend when they have successfully completed the externship. To qualify, you must:
- Complete the required orientation session on student employment and career competencies
- Complete all required professional development and job shadowing activities
- Participate in regular check-in reflections and complete the Career Ready Carolina 360-Feedback Tool at the program’s completion
- Create a plan for career and employment exploration and engagement for Fall 2025
Receiving the Stipend
Your Externship stipend will be deposited into your chosen bank account in two installments:
- You will receive $1,000 after the mid-point of Summer JAM.
- You will receive the remaining $2,000 after your end-of-term evaluation is completed.
- The estimated timeframe for this is early August 2025.
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