Summer Launchpad
What is Summer Launchpad?
Summer Launchpad is Pitt Community College’s summer workforce development program designed to connect students with meaningful paid work experiences, professional development opportunities, and career exploration experiences that prepare them for success in work and life.
Through employer partnerships, workplace learning, career readiness training, and individualized support, students gain valuable experience while developing the skills needed to achieve their academic and career goals.
Why Participate?
Summer Launchpad provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in professional work environments while exploring career interests and building career-ready skills.
Participants have the opportunity to:
- Gain paid work experience
- Explore career interests
- Develop professional skills
- Build relationships with employers
- Grow personally and professionally
- Prepare for future career opportunities
“They got the right people in the room, people who wanted to teach and people who wanted to learn.”
Anghel Loor
Summer Launchpad Participant
Interested in Applying?
Students interested in Summer Launchpad should attend a Summer Launchpad Interest Meeting to learn more about:
- Program expectations
- Eligibility requirements
- Application process
- Important dates and deadlines
- Available opportunities
Host an Intern
Summer Launchpad partners with employers across a variety of industries to provide meaningful work-based learning experiences for PCC students.
Organizations interested in becoming a host employer are encouraged to connect with Career Services to learn more about partnership opportunities.
Contact Information
Camille Simmons
Work-Based Learning Coordinator, Career Services
Email: csimmons368@my.pittcc.edu
Phone: (252) 493-7722
