INTRODUCTION
The Illuminating Engineering Society of Los Angeles and Orange County will sponsor a six week Summer Observership Program that is open to lighting, architecture or electrical engineering students at an accredited university or college in the Los Angeles or Orange County metropolitan area. Candidates will be selected based on a combination of advisor recommendations, application and in-person interview with members of the IES LA and OC Boards.
OBJECTIVE
The IES LA/OC Observership Program provides the chosen students with an opportunity to spend time observing and participating in real world aspects of the professional lighting construction industry. Through the participation and support of IES Member companies, students will spend time at each of these companies observing how they fit into the overall lighting construction industry and in turn, strengthening their understanding of the industry.
STUDENT COMMITMENT
It is the commitment of the chosen student to spend six consecutive weeks during the summer (consisting of eight-hour work days - Monday to Friday) at participating host companies. Tentative dates of the program are based on both host companies and candidates schedules. Candidates will work with the daily schedules as set forth by the host companies program coordinator, and observe all aspects of each of these components. Further, upon the completion of the Observership program, the student will provide a short Program Summary describing the features and benefits of each of the components in relation to their career objectives.
INDUSTRY COMPONENTS
By spending time observing the day-to-day operations of multiple industry components, each student will achieve a broad understanding of the lighting industry as a whole, guiding their career goals.
- Lighting Consulting and Design
- Electrical Engineering
- Lighting Manufacturing
- Lighting Sales Agency (Manu. Rep)
- Lighting Equipment Distribution
STUDENT COMMITMENT
It is the commitment of the chosen student to spend six consecutive weeks during the summer (consisting of eight-hour work days - Monday to Friday) at participating host companies. Tentative dates of the program are based on both host companies and candidates schedules. Candidates will work with the daily schedules as set forth by the host companies program coordinator, and observe all aspects of each of these components. Further, upon the completion of the Observership program, the student will provide a short Program Summary describing the features and benefits of each of the components in relation to their career objectives.
OBSERVERSHIP CONTACTS
IES ORANGE COUNTY PROGRAM CHAIR
Richard Lund
[email protected]
IES LOS ANGELES PROGRAM CHAIR
Holly Ratafia
[email protected]
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Abigael Hutchinson
[email protected]
FOR APPLICATION INFO PLEASE CONTACT
[email protected]
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Participants will be financially compensated for their participation in the program to total $3,600. Compensation will be distributed every two weeks with final payment upon the Boards receipt of a completed Program Summary.
APPLICATIONS
All applications must be received by the Observership Committee by April 30th to be determined. Please see all application instructions and documents below. Submit completed Application FormB along with other related documents to:
[email protected]
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Application deadline is April 30th. Final student Observer selections will be made no later than May 17 following in-person interviews. Final date TBD according to availability of applicants.
If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].