Trailblazing the Final Mile

Are you taking final-semester courses that require unpaid internships, clinicals, or practicums? Our Trailblazing the Final Mile program can help eligible students reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Our student support program aid supports you while you're finishing your Career and Technical Education (CTE) program and getting ready to enter the workforce. Gain financial support and career resources that help you complete your journey.

If you are eligible, you can earn up to $600 in total funding. Funding can help with costs, such as:

  • Uniforms and required tools
  • Certification or licensure fees
  • Transportation to your internship, clinical, or practicum site

Although funding helps reduce costs, it may not cover all required expenses.

Who is eligible to apply?

You may be eligible if all the following are true:

  • You are enrolled in Summer 2026 or Fall 2026
  • You are taking a final-term CTE course or capstone
  • Your course requires unpaid experiential learning (internships, clinicals, or practicums)

Application Deadline

  • Summer 2026: June 4, 2026
  • Fall 2026: August 15, 2026

How do I apply and receive funding?

If you meet all eligibility requirements, you can apply for funding:

  1. Complete the online application: Trailblazing the Final Mile
  2. Have placement at a TCC-approved site for your final-term experiential learning course
  3. Complete all required Career Readiness and Financial Wellness modules and surveys

After You Have Submitted Your Application

You will receive funding after we confirm your eligibility and you complete all required modules and surveys.

If you are approved, we will notify you through your myTCC email with details on the funding distribution. You will also get access to the Trailblazing the Final Mile Canvas, where you will find:

  • Career Readiness and Financial Wellness modules
  • Program surveys
  • Instructions to submit required documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I automatically receive funding if I apply?

No. Applying does not guarantee funding.

Students must be verified as eligible and complete all program requirements. Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Is this available to all students?

No. This opportunity is only available to students in select final-term CTE courses that require unpaid experiential learning (internships, clinicals, or practicums).

Explore CTE programs on Catalog’s Program List. Scroll past the Transfer and Field of Study sections to find the header labeled Career and Technical Education. Note that not all CTE courses require experiential learning.

What are the Career Readiness and Financial Wellness modules?

These are short learning modules designed to help you:

  • Prepare for the workplace
  • Build professional skills
  • Strengthen financial knowledge as you transition into your career

If you are approved, you will also get access to these required modules in the Trailblazing the Final Mile Canvas.

What happens if I don’t complete the modules?

You can earn $60 per completed module. You will only receive funding for the modules you complete.

Contact

For questions about eligibility, the application, or requirements, email TrailblazingFinalMile@tccd.edu.

Updated June 01, 2026