Path to Purpose: Employer Information

Be the Mentor you Wish You Had

This isn’t just another internship program – Path to Purpose it’s designed to be easy, flexible, and fully supportedBy hiring an intern, you’re helping build a workforce pipeline and connect our students to viable, local opportunities for a better future. Your organization will also gain fresh energy, new ideas and a chance to shape Sonoma County’s next generation of talent.

What makes Path to Purpose different? We take the heavy lifting off your plate. Our team handles outreach, student preparation, and screening so you’re matched with interns who are ready to contribute and eager to learn. Whether you offer a paid or unpaid experience, we’ll help design a structure that fits your organization’s needs and capacity. You’ll receive direct, ongoing support before, during, and after the internship – plus resources to help you mentor effectively. Internships are flexible and can be structured over several weeks or as a short-term sprint. It’s impactful, easy, and tailored to you.

Why Partner With Us

  • Centralized Matching System: No recruiting necessary—we have designed a comprehensive application, screening and placement process so you can rest assured that the internship placement will be a quality fit based on interests, skills, career goals and schedules.

  • Low Barrier to Entry: Internships are 40+ hours total over the Spring 2026 semester (January-May).

  • Flexible Model: Paid internships are encouraged, but unpaid internships are also welcome.

  • Ongoing Support: Access to monthly workshops and guidance on mentoring, logistics, and legal best practices (see schedule below).

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Interested in hosting an internship?

Join the growing network of businesses and community-based organizations investing in Sonoma County’s future workforce. This is your chance to inspire, mentor, and make a lasting difference. 

Interested in learning more about hosting youth internships? Fill out the form below or contact Brandon Jewell directly via email or cell phone (707-849-7741).

EMPLOYER PARTNER RESOURCES

Employer Meetups

CTE Foundation and the Sonoma County Office of Education offer monthly workshops for employers to support the development of internships that are valuable for both students and host organizations. Each workshop is designed to provide practical guidance and leave participants with actionable tools they can immediately apply.


 

July 18, 2025

How to Design Effective Internships

Location: North Coast Builders Exchange Training Center. 1030 Apollo Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95407

 


 

Timeline

Application Opens
Interviews & Placements
Internships Begin
Sep. 1 - Sep. 30, 2025
Oct. 1 - Dec. 19, 2025
Jan. 12 - Feb. 28, 2026

Resources, Templates & Best Practices

  • Employer Guide to Developing an Internship

SRJC Career Hub created the Employer Guide to Developing an Internship to help employers better understand what it takes to build a high-quality internship.

  • Additional Resources

*More resources, such as an employer handbook, MOUs, sample internship job descriptions and legal information, will be added to this page at a later date.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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