Early Learning Lab School

In 2015, the Rosa Valdez Early Learning Center established itself as an Early Learning Laboratory for adults seeking their degrees in Early Childhood Education.  Leveraging the State of Florida TEACH scholarship and private funding, interns participating in the Rosa Valdez Lab School  are assisted with tuition costs (80% of tuition and books) and mentoring.

Paid and unpaid internships that include study time and discounted childcare, tutoring for test prep, as well as credentialing and testing fees are also available. From 2015-2019, eight women have graduated with their BA and/or AA degrees as part of the program and some didn’t even have their high school diploma when they began!

In addition, one of the eight is currently enrolled in a graduate program.  Seven of these women are the first in their families to graduate from college with and the eighth graduate is the daughter of one the initial seven….now that is how you break the cycle of poverty!

In 2018, Cornerstone extended the program to include Nutrition Internships and in 2020 will begin offering Ministry/Non-profit focused Marketing Internships.

As a CFM Marketing/Events intern you will be privy to working with Director of Community Engagement & Outreach. Throughout your internship you will learn and assist with:

  • Website Development

  • Event Planning (Top Golf Tournament, Wonder Walk, Graduation, Holiday Programs, etc.)

  • Email Marketing

  • Fundraising Events

  • Graphic Design

  • Public Relations

Requirements:

  • Senior High School Student/ College Student/ Graduate Student

  • Adult Professional with experience in any of the aforementioned fields

  • Proof of College Credit for Internship, if needed

  • Internet & Computer Savvy

TITLE: Dietetic Intern – Community Nutrition Rotation

PRECEPTOR: Jenn Heartcastle, MS, RDN, LD

SUMMARY: Welcome to the Cornerstone Family Ministries community nutrition rotation. The purpose of this rotation is to help you identify the needs of disadvantaged communities and learn about current and developing programs to target those needs. You will be able to use your nutrition expertise and knowledge gained thus far to help administer nutrition classes to preschool and after-school aged children and help facilitate Cooking Matters classes. You will learn about sustainable urban food systems and food access challenges in East Tampa neighborhoods. Additionally, you will learn about the USDA Child Care Food Program and other child food insecurity initiatives employed by Cornerstone. You will also have the chance to learn about the ins and outs of running a non-profit, including human resource management, budgeting, grant writing, community partner development, and marketing. 

WHO CAN APPLY:  Students who have completed their Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or a related field and are enrolled in a dietetic internship program at a local university or distance program

CONTACT: 813-281-1269 ext. 230 or jheartcastle@cornerstonefm.org

Due to COVID-19, this internship position is only available to students enrolled in an Early Child Care program at an accredited school or university.

Interns in this position will gain experience with:

  • Developing creative lesson plans

  • Supervising children ages 2yrs – 5yrs old

  • Assisting with class room instruction

  • Coordinating creative play experiences

*All interns, staff and students are required to wear masks.