Earn, Network,
and Learn
Earn Network & Learn: Students
What if?
What if you could earn enough to pay for tuition, while gaining relevant experience, and connecting with networks that will be relevant to your vocation?
That is precisely what you can do at Trinity.
Starting in their second year, Trinity students can participate in paid learning experiences at local companies and community-based organizations earning, learning, and networking to build a future without student debt and filled with opportunity.
Transformative Opportunities
Students have both course-based and extra-curricular options to participate in the College’s Earn, Network, and Learn opportunities:
- Community Alliance Program (CAP) Micro-Internships
- Cooperative Learning (Co-op)
- Semester in Chicago (for non-Trinity students)
- Empower First Summer Program
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Community Alliance Program (CAP)
CAP Projects have different time commitments based on the project you choose. This could range from 10–40 hour projects. Each project has different time frames to complete.
These projects are available to all students if you have the skills for the specific project.
Most projects just require end results and don’t mind you completing the work when you are available, as long as the project is completed by the due date.
You can complete as many projects as you choose, as long as you can manage the workloads.
Please contact ENL@trnty.edu for more information about CAP.
Cooperative learning (co-op)
This is a chance to gain that experience! The only requirement is FND 201 or 60 transferred credits and have 1-3 days a week.
The Co-op program is available for all students of every major.
Transportation can be worked out for students that do not have a vehicle.
Wednesdays are the perfect days for the on-site/hands-on experience portion, and there are even options for partial days and weekends of your class schedule is full. The class is online and asynchronous to give you ultimate flexibility.
Please contact ENL@trnty.edu for more information about Co-op.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
“Working at Northwestern Mutual was an excellent learning experience and allowed me to confirm my interests when perusing a career in the future.
Over the course of this internship, I was able to meet great mentors, learn how to plan wonderful events, and interact with lots of different areas of work I had never been able to prior. It was extremely rewarding to plan the COI event….and I know I will continue to use those skills in the future. The advice and mentorship I received from my supervisor have been truly invaluable throughout this semester.”
– Emma
“Being a part of the Co-op at Ozinga Bros. has been a beneficial experience that has enabled me to understand the dynamics of office life by exposing me to an amicable professional environment where I have experienced holistic growth.
….I am confident that the knowledge, skills, and insights I’ve gained will help shape my future to a positive end. Working under the [wing and guidance of my supervisors] has been a great learning curve. I am forever grateful for their advice and support…. The company’s excellent environment and my supervisors’ compassion have made my co-op a delightful and rewarding experience.”
– Josue
“Being able to grow in my writing and editing skills through this internship has been a dream come true as someone who hopes to one day be a well-published author. Working for a non-profit also aligned with my goals and values as I hope to be the founder of my own non-profit one day. This opportunity has given me the courage I need to chase my dreams, and I appreciate [my supervisor] taking the time to mentor me. This will always be an experience I look favorably on. I will miss working with the team [now that the internship has concluded], but I know that Streetwise will continue to do amazing things.”
– Mary