Aspire Internships
In conjunction with the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) the National Science Foundation funded INCLUDES Aspire Alliance the California Regional Collaborative offer two internship pathways for future community college leaders and faculty. Aspire internships offer graduate students and postdoctoral scholars interested in teaching or administrative positions the opportunity to learn more about faculty life and governance within the Los Angeles community college district.
Now accepting applications for the the 2021-2022 Aspire intern cohort. Apply Now!
Aspire Interns SMC campus visit with Community College Lead Jamey Anderson
Aspire2Teach
The Aspire2Teach program trains and prepares graduate students and postdoctoral fellows interested in teaching at a community college for part-time and full-time faculty positions. The program offers a series of institutes on inclusive teaching, professional learning opportunities, and classroom training under the guidance of a mentor in their specific discipline.
Aspire2Lead
Aspire2Lead fellows are given opportunities to learn more about leadership within the Los Angeles Community College District. Fellows engage in intentional networking and professional learning opportunities, assessment projects, and policy research. Additionally, fellows will assist in sharing statewide resources and creating professional learning opportunities for the Aspire2Teach interns.
Visit our Aspire Interns page to learn more about our programs and current fellows!
The SoCal Regional Collaborative is part of the NSF INCLUDES Aspire Initiative in partnership with the Association for Public Land Grant Universities and the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning: