City of Las Cruces, NM

04/10/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/10/2024 17:30

Las Cruces Utilities Internship Program Fall 2024

The Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) Internship Program is a competitive program that awards internships to students pursuing an associate degree in one of the following technology programs:

  1. Water Technology.
  2. Computer Information Technology.
  3. Drafting and Design Technology.
  4. Electronics Technology.
  5. Environmental and Energy Technologies.
  6. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
  7. Welding Technology.

Internship programs lead to a career in one of the above fields of operation with LCU.

The LCU Internship Program offers:

  • Payment of tuition and eligible fees.
  • An annual payment for other reasonable educational costs.
  • Biweekly stipends, for up to two school years, to assist with living expenses while pursuing a Technology Program Degree.
    • 20 hours of work while classes are in session, up to 40 hours of work during breaks - a current starting rate of pay of $14.25 an hour, housing and meal plan.
  • Full-time employment after graduation in one of the fields of technology mentioned above.

Go to the LCU Internship Program website for the full program guidelines, contract and additional important information. There also are drop-down links for Eligibility, Program Requirements, and How to Apply.

The website is at:
www.lascruces.gov/UtilitiesInternship

Application deadline:

The application and all supporting documentation must be submitted by email to [email protected] or delivered to LCU, 680 N. Motel Boulevard by 5 p.m. MDT April 30, 2024.

For information, send an email to [email protected] or call Las Cruces Utilities at (575) 528-3736.