The 职业中心 supports career and professional development opportunities for student learning through faculty supplemental grants.

The 2023-2024 application for grants is available now. 请 complete the form and allow for 5 business days for a response. If you have difficulty accessing the form or questions about the grants, inquiries can be directed to 凯莉.Lutz@rockmark.net. 

Field Trips (day trips)

• Employer Field Trips are one-day experiences that connect students with employers in the employer’s work setting. The purpose of these trips is to let students have a first-hand experience in a professional setting. 教师 members are invited to apply for up to $1,500 to support such an experience. If possible, a 职业中心 staff member may accompany your group.

Immersion Trips (overnight trips)

• Employer Immersion Trips are short-term overnight experiences that connect students with employers in the employer’s work setting. The purpose of these trips is to let students have a first-hand experience in a professional setting. 教师 members are invited to apply for up to $2,000 to support such an experience. If possible, a 职业中心 staff member may accompany your group.

请 注意: Funds are made possible by the 职业中心. All expenses related to the trip will be paid out of the applicant's departmental budget and reimbursed by the 职业中心 after all final receipts are submitted and a final report is received. This grant does not support student conference travel.

Funds can be used towards the followed expenses:

• Transportation
• Food (not per diem)
• 供应
• Admission fees (pre-approval required)
• Miscellaneous other expenses (pre-approval required)

Expenses NOT covered by this grant:

• 会议
• Alcoholic beverages
• 酒店*
• Capital equipment
• Other expenses as determined by the 职业中心

*Funds may be used to cover hotel costs for Immersion Trips only.