Uchee Pines Institute is a not-for-profit corporation established by Seventh-day Adventists for the purpose of promoting comprehensive health — through education, media & product development, humanitarian services, and the use of natural remedies — to support the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Uchee Pines offers internship opportunities in several areas.
You can learn Building Construction, and assist in building a house from the ground up–including siding, framing, drywall, roofing, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, insulation, cabinetry, finish work, painting, and flooring installation. No previous experience is required. Room and board on Uchee Pines campus will be supplied for the duration of the internship. Duration: 12 months.
You can learn Farming and Agriculture, including seasonal planting and harvesting, planting schematics, soil testing and preparation, cover crops, seedlings, pruning, cultivating, composting, crop storage, orcharding, irrigation set-up and removal, financial management, equipment maintenance, and record-keeping. No previous experience is required. Room and board on Uchee Pines campus will be supplied for the duration of the internship. Duration: 12 months.
You can learn Retail Store and Restaurant Management, including standard operating procedures, purchasing, merchandising, inventory, profit and loss, customer service, non-profit advertising and promotion, staff supervision, food safety certification, and menu creation. No previous experience is required. Room and board on Uchee Pines campus will be supplied for the duration of the internship. Duration: 12 months.
The Industry Internships include room, board, and tuition for the entire period of training, in exchange for your service as an Intern. A small monthly allowance is given to Interns for the duration of the internship to help cover basic needs.
Interns are residents in the dormitory and are subject to the dorm guidelines.