The SLO/HCC Summer Healthcare Paid Internship Program

In Summer 2025, the Partnership collaborated with Health Career Connection (HCC) to launch a pilot of a summer healthcare paid internship program to meet the needs of healthcare employers in San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barbara counties. The program is based on HCC’s proven model that has been implemented successfully in other regions around the country with over 5,800 alumni, 71% of whom were offered a job or extended internship upon completion of the program. ​​​​The HCC program offers a paid, 10-week, full-time summer internship, professional development, and mentoring for college students and recent graduates, in collaboration with a wide range of health industry stakeholders—including healthcare providers, public health agencies, behavioral health organizations, health plans, and workforce development initiatives.