LAEP Employer and Position Criteria

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What types of Employers can participate in LAEP? 

To Participate in LAEP, Employers must be one of the following:

• For-profit nonsectarian, nonpolitical organization or corporation licensed to conduct business in California
• Non-profit nonsectarian, nonpolitical organization or corporation licensed to conduct business in California
• Public school operated by a school district, county superintendent of schools, the Department of the Youth Authority, or the Department of Education
• On-campus SRJC department whose learning-aligned employment opportunities provide participating students with direct opportunities to participate in research

What are the LAEP position requirements? 

1. Educationally beneficial position that relates to the student’s area of study, career objective, or the exploration of career objective

2. The LAEP position will be paid at a rate comparable to other similar positions

3. The LAEP position will not displace workers currently employed, nor violate any collective bargaining agreements

4. The number of hours for the LAEP position will be determined by the student’s unmet financial need

5. SRJC Employers Only: LAEP students will be provided with direct opportunities to participate in research that applies to their program of study

6. Employers must be able to provide the LAEP student with the opportunity to apply for a full time position at the end of the LAEP work OR connect the student to full time opportunities within a similar industry

How do departments or businesses apply?

After reviewing these position requirements, go to the following page to submit an Employer Interest Form. This form should include a job title, job description, the proposed hourly wage, and other details. The LAEP Coordinator will review then reach out to discuss next steps. 

Our position has been approved! Now what? 

Whether you already have a student lined up to hire or if you need help finding one, contact the LAEP Coordinator to begin the process of connecting you with LAEP-eligible students.  

Questions?

Contact SRJC's LAEP Coordinator for more information.