How it works:

• Information Sessions: Time, date, place is announced each semester.  The Recruitment Information Sessions may be held in-person or virtual. 

• Pre-Application Preparation Workshops are offered by the ASU MCLEAPS Internship Coordinator, virtual and in-person.  Dates and locations are posted at the top left of the MCLEAPS home page prior and during the recruitment period. Specific instruction is provided in acing the application and selection process - what information and materials are requested and how to present them.

   

• Applications are accepted through our "Internship Application" page and during the scheduled Application Period ONLY (October 7th, 2024 - October 27th, 2024 at 11:59 PM).  

   

• The participating Maricopa County projects/departments will be posted as a pdf on this site (Home page and How It Works page*). 

• Applications received by the deadline will be reviewed by the ASU-MCLEAPS Internship Coordinator for referral to Maricopa County.

   

• Selected applicants will be reviewed and interviewed by Maricopa County.

   

• Successful candidates will be offered the internship at or after the end of the semester preceding the internship period.   

   

• Offers are contingent on passing the employment background check

• All students selected for the program must pass an employment background check conducted by Maricopa County.  Some county departments may conduct additional criminal background checks due to the nature of the work and citizens served.

   

• PLEASE NOTE: Those who accept the offer will be hired as a MCLEAPS Intern and will work full-time, 40 hours per week, during the selected semester - no exceptions!

   

  • Work as a MCLEAPS Intern will be conducted from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some flexibility negotiable for studies. Students should discuss schedule and flexibility before accepting an offer as a MCLEAPS Intern. 

   

• Currently, participating departments are offering on-site work arrangements only.

   

• Arizona State University Investment in students selected: The program provides the selected MCLEAPS Interns with a waiver of the semester’s ASU tuition and fees for up to 15 hours of academic credit towards a degree, depending on the degree requirements of the students’ major or program.  

   

• Maricopa County Investment in students selected: The program provides a paid stipend of $6000 for recognition of completion of project work during the semester (not wages).

   

• Selected MCLEAPS Interns must be eligible to earn academic credit and registered for a minimum 3 credit internship class, or equivalent, with their academic unit during the semester of participation in this internship.  Interns may register for additional classes during the same semester, as long as it does not interfere with their work during the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (for example, evening and online course formats), to maximize the 15 credit tuition waiver.

   

• MCLEAPS Interns must work with their academic unit's designated academic advisor or internship coordinator to discuss this work-learning opportunity relative to their degree and career goals, and determine details of eligibility and registration for earning academic credit. It is best to have these conversations before application, selection and offer acceptance.

   

• Selected MCLEAPS interns will participate in a full day of professional development at the start of the semester. Thereafter, the MCLEAPS interns perform work on-site with the department and the supervisor for which they have been selected, and attend additional professional development trainings as a cohort.