Marin County Internships: Opportunities for Students and Professionals

Marin County offers diverse internship programs for high school students and those pursuing careers in public mental health, substance use, and related fields. These internships provide hands-on experience, skill development, and valuable career exploration opportunities.

Internship Programs for High School Students

The Marin County School to Career Partnership provides internships to public high school students in Marin County. This program allows students to gain practical workplace skills and apply their academic knowledge in real-world situations.

Program Structure

The School to Career Liaisons works with students, teachers, and employers to ensure a meaningful learning experience for each student. The program strives to match students with internships in their top three areas of interest. However, internship availability may vary by semester and industry.

Internship Details

Duration: 8 weeks
Time Commitment: 6 to 9 hours per week

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Schedule:
- Fall internships: Begin in early October
- Spring internships: Begin in early February
- Summer internships: Begin in mid-June
Target Audience: Juniors and seniors

Example Internships

Beatrix Franus of Terra Linda High School interned with Employee Health Services at Kaiser Permanente during summer 2019.
Amy Muithya and Tristyn Lai of Terra Linda High School interned with BESST-Inc, a technology provider and consulting firm specializing in groundwater solutions.

Psychology Internship Program

Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) offers a psychology internship program. This program prepares psychologists for practice in public mental health settings and diverse communities with underserved populations and serious mental health conditions.

Scholarships for Further Education

Marin County offers scholarships for individuals pursuing further education. These scholarships support studies in:

Peer support
Substance use counseling
Domestic violence counseling

Data Privacy and Protection

When participating in internships or using related services, it is important to understand how personal data is collected, processed, and protected.

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General Data Collection and Use

Organizations, including Marin County and its partners, collect and process personal data to provide services, fulfill requests, and pursue legitimate business interests. This may include:

Contact information (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
Demographic information (e.g., age, gender, location)
Usage data (e.g., website activity, app usage)
Transaction and billing data (e.g., service purchased, payment details)
Biometric data (e.g., fingerprint, facial ID) - collected only on behalf of Customers, and is only applicable to their employees or personnel.
Geolocation data (e.g., latitude and longitude coordinates) - collected only on behalf of Customers, and is only applicable to their employees or personnel.
Information collected from partners and public sources

This data is used to:

Provide and improve services
Personalize user experience
Communicate with users
Conduct marketing activities
Analyze user behavior
Ensure security and prevent fraud

Data Disclosure

Personal data may be disclosed to:

Customers (employers)
Service providers
Research partners
Event sponsors
Advertising partners
Legal authorities (when required by law)
Entities involved in business transactions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions)

Data Security

Organizations implement security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures may include:

Encryption
Access controls
Data anonymization
Regular security assessments

User Rights

Depending on the jurisdiction, individuals may have the following rights regarding their personal information:

Access: Request access to their personal information
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of their personal information
Opt-out: Opt-out of the sale or sharing of their personal information for targeted advertising purposes
Non-discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising their rights

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Websites and online services use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about user activity. These technologies may be used for:

Personalizing user experience
Analyzing website traffic
Serving targeted advertisements

Users can control the use of cookies through their browser settings. They can also opt-out of tailored advertising through the Network Advertising Initiative’s Consumer Opt-Out link or the Digital Advertising Alliance’s Consumer Opt-Out link.

Important Considerations

Customer Data: If you apply for a job or your employer uses services to manage their relationship with you, the personal data collected is generally controlled by the employer (the Customer). Review the Customer’s privacy policy for information about their privacy practices.
Data Transfers: Personal data may be transferred to and stored on servers in the United States. The data protection laws in the United States may differ from those in your country of residence.
Do Not Track (DNT): Organizations may not recognize or respond to browser-initiated DNT signals, as there is no industry-wide framework for DNT signals.

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