Internships 

Internships provide practical experience related to your field of study or career goals and help increase marketability with employers. They may be paid or unpaid and last one summer, semester, or another mutually agreed-upon time between the employer and the student. They may also qualify for course credit subject to approval from an academic school/department.

Many employers offer internships to assess potential job candidates and build a pipeline of talent for future hires. When seeking to fill positions, they often prefer candidates who have relevant internship or related work experience and may offer higher starting salaries. Therefore, it is advantageous for students to seek internships early and secure as many as possible while in college to:

• Learn about potential employers and career paths
• Build experience in your chosen career field and a network of professional contacts
• Gain insight on which skills, culture, setting, and type of work you do and do not enjoy
• Apply knowledge acquired through classes, field work and labs in a real-world setting