CIWEA CIWEA California Internship Work Experience Association Founded in 1974 the California Internship Work Experience Association CIWEA is Californias leading professional association of educators and employers dedicated to supporting internship and work experience programs in higher education. The California Internship Work Experience Association mission is To offer opportunities for professional development and active exchange of ideas to support the success of work experience and internship programs throughout California To serve as a comprehensive resource for educational institutions and employers endeavoring to establish maintain and strengthen their internship and work experience learning programs To promote the importance of internship and work experience programs that integrates classroom learning with handson application practice WHY JOIN. Professional Development Access to resources workshops and training designed to enhance skills and expertise in managing internship and work experience programs. Networking Opportunities Connect with a diverse group of educators administrators career counselors and employers from across California fostering valuable industry relationships.