Specific organizations have shared information about required steps to complete before starting an internship. Interns should be prepared to do the following background work if their internship will take place at the sites listed below.
(Please note: this list is not inclusive of all organizations with special registration processes and may change from year to year.)
Bonneville Power: BPA Interns will be required to go through a registration process at BPA prior to the start of the internship. Be aware this process may take up to 6 weeks. Interns will need to have the following original, government-issued documents in order to start the security process:
• Drivers License (permit is acceptable), OR
• Passport
AND
• Social Security Card, OR
• Original Birth Certificate (state issued, not issued by the hospital) - must have state stamp of authenticity
HP
Interns will be required to take a security/background check. Interns will be paid a wage directly instead of receiving a stipend, and will need to complete related paperwork.
Intel
Interns will be required to go through a registration process at Intel prior to the start of the internship. Be aware that this process may take several weeks. ASE will send a packet to sign and return to ASE. Interns will need to provide a government-issued photo ID at the time of registration with Intel.
Lumencor
Interns will be paid a wage directly instead of receiving a stipend, and will need to complete related paperwork.
OHSU
OHSU requires a background check, testing, and other paperwork to be completed. Follow this link: https://www.ohsu.edu/office-of-visitors-and-volunteers/become-visitor-or-volunteer to get started on the OHSU on-boarding process. Medical clearance may be required, and may take 3-5 days to process. If required, you will need to provide your personal health records. If you do not have up to date immunizations or cannot find documentation, you may receive medical services by OHSU at no cost to you. Applicants should be aware that on-site parking may be limited and/or unavailable throughout the summer; interns may be required to rely on public transit or alternative transportation.
VA Portland Health Care System
The intern will need to complete several training modules and fill out an application with multiple components at least 4 weeks prior to starting the internship. The intern will be required to take a security/background check. Medical clearance may be required.
Collins Aerospace
Interns will be paid a wage directly instead of receiving a stipend, and will need to complete related paperwork.