Build your career while you’re still pursuing your degree.

The SBCC University Partnership Program (UPP) gives students in technical fields the opportunity to apply what they’re learning, gain meaningful professional experience, and contribute to work that helps keep our nation secure - all while completing their degree.

Explore UPP Opportunities

Start building your career now.

UPP gives you the opportunity to begin building your career while you’re still completing your degree.

As a part-time SBCC employee, you’ll gain meaningful professional experience alongside your academic studies — applying your technical skills, learning from experienced professionals, and contributing to work that matters.

The goal is simple: help talented students develop their skills, gain experience that matters, and begin building a foundation for what comes next.

Start Building What Comes Next.

  • Put Your Technical Skills to Work

    Apply what you’re learning to real technical challenges. Gain hands-on experience in data, technology, analytics and other technical disciplines alongside experienced SBCC professionals.

  • Do Work That Helps Keep Our Nation Secure

    Apply your technical skills to meaningful work supporting national security. See firsthand how data, technology and technical expertise contribute to our nation’s defense.

  • Grow While You Learn

    Develop your technical and professional skills while completing your degree. Learn from experienced professionals, build valuable relationships and gain meaningful experience along the way.

  • Start Building a Career, Not Just a Resume

    Gain meaningful experience and professional connections that prepare you for what comes next. As you grow with SBCC, UPP can create a pathway to continue building your career after graduation.

Who Should Explore UPP

UPP opportunities are designed primarily for students pursuing technical degrees such as:

  • Data Analytics

  • Data Science

  • Computer Science

  • Mathematics

  • Related Technical Degrees

Specific academic, employment, location and eligibility requirements may vary by opportunity.

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Meet Us on Campus

SBCC partners with universities to connect students with UPP opportunities and introduce emerging technical talent to careers supporting national security.

One of the best ways to learn about UPP is to meet the people doing the work. Visit the SBCC team at an upcoming career fair to ask questions, learn about current opportunities and hear more about what it’s like to work with us.

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Testimonials

"The UPP program has been an amazing experience for me, giving me the opportunity to gain valuable experience and learn new skills while still being in college. It has allowed me to grow both personally and professionally while working as part of an amazing team.”

— Diego Arreola

“Many internships are temporary, but SBCC’s University Partnership Program serves as a pipeline from impactful part-time work to long-term employment, allowing you to launch and grow your professional data engineering career!”

— Joshua Francis

Learn more about UPP

You don’t have to wait for a career fair or the perfect job posting to connect with us.

Whether you’re ready to apply today or simply want to learn more about future UPP opportunities, we’d like to hear from you.