WHAT IS AN INTERNSHIP?

Internships are…

·         Work or service experiences related to a student's major or career goal.

·         Generally involve a student working in a professional setting under the supervision and monitoring of practicing professionals.

·         Generally paid and the student receives academic credit for performing the internship.

·         Structured educational experiences which include productive work experience as a regular part of a student's curriculum.

Benefits of Completing an Internship…

·         Witness classroom theories and principles being applied in real world situations.

·         Experience career choices.

·         Learn more about a specific industry/field.

·         Gain real world work experience and develop professional competence.

·         Become more familiar with specific work functions and learn career-related skills.

·         Develop values and confidence, assertiveness, and decision-making abilities.

·         Work as part of a team.

·         Learn and improve specific skills such as communication, problem solving, teamwork, interpersonal skills, networking and presentation skills.

·         Gain experience in job-seeking skills such as resume and cover letter preparation and interviewing.