The Work Experience Education (WORK) Program at Skyline College offers the opportunity to earn elective unit credits for work experience. If you are employed or volunteering while enrolled at Skyline College, you can establish written job-related learning objectives with your supervisor at your place of employment. You will continue to work on your learning objectives and make progress towards achieving your goal throughout the semester.

You can earn up to 16 Work Experience Education units that can be transferable to the California State Universities (CSU).

How do I get started?

  1. Secure a job, internship, or volunteer opportunity. 
    • Search on Your Own: Explore these resources to find a job, internship, or volunteer experience.
    • Connect with Your Program: Learn about past internships and networking opportunities relevant to your field of study.
  2. Submit the Employment Information Form Submit your Employment Information Form  
  3. Enroll in a Work Experience Education course.

Work Experience in Action

Skyline College students earn college credit while having a positive impact in their communities, including  at the following organizations:

  • Skyline College
  • San Mateo Community College District (SMCCD)
  • San Francisco State University
  • Stanford University
  • Jefferson Union High School District
  • Boys and Girls Clubs of the Peninsula
  • Kumon Math and Reading Center
  • Mary Meta Lazarus Child Development Center
  • Right At School
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Sutter Health (Palo Alto Medical Foundation)
  • Stanford Health
  • UCSF Health
  • Eden Medical Center
  • Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital (Stanford)
  • Maxim Healthcare Services
  • In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
  • Oakmont of Burlingame
  • Cogir Senior Living
  • Peninsula Dermatology Medical Group
  • Guardant Health
  • Apple
  • Equinix
  • Okta
  • LiveRamp
  • Netskope
  • Nurix
  • Cutera
  • Guardant Health
  • Blue Marble Space Institute of Science
  • Zuno Medical Inc
  • California Highway Patrol
  • Daly City Police Department
  • City and County of San Francisco
  • City of San Mateo
  • City of Pacifica
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • San Mateo County Health / Aging and Adult Services
  • San Francisco Public Defender’s Office
  • Coastside Hope
  • Legal Aid of Marin
  • Hallmark Aviation Services
  • Menzies Aviation
  • Amtrak
  • Delta Airlines
  • UPS
  • OnTrac
  • United Airlines
  • ProColor Collision
  • Snap-On
  • Autotech Motor Service
  • Bank of America
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • Indu Law Group, P.C.
  • Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
  • Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear LLP
  • Witt CPA
  • Chauvel & Glatt LLP
  • Consolidated Property Management
  • Navarro Investments
  • Thomas Dalby Properties
  • Planet Fitness
  • OrangeTheory Fitness
  • Fitness 19
  • Evolution Hospitality
  • Crystal Springs Golf Course
  • YMCA
  • Mullins Bar and Grill
  • ProPark Mobility
  • Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria
  • Red Robin
  • Philz Coffee
  • Starbucks
  • Peet’s Coffee
  • Jamba
  • In-N-Out Burger
  • Pizza Hut
  • Chili’s Bar & Grill
  • Red Lobster
  • Pizzeria Delfina
  • Trader Joe’s
  • Target
  • Costco Wholesale
  • Old Navy
  • Macy’s
  • TJ Maxx
  • Victoria’s Secret
  • Uniqlo
  • Ulta Beauty
  • Vans
  • Foot Locker