- Handshake – Tarleton students and alumni have access to the Handshake employment system for free. Handshake is where employers hire college students and new graduates. Discover and apply for jobs and internships (local and nationwide opportunities), connect with alumni and other employees at organizations that interest you, get an inside look at employers and jobs with student reviews, and more.
- WayUp.com
- American Mathematic Association
- Boston University Summer Internship Program
- CGK Charitable Foundation
- Entry Point Internships
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Internship Opportunities
- Project Vote Smart Internships
- Student Conservation Association Internships
- Texas Internships
- Washington Internship Institute
Internship FAQ
An intentional supervised learning experience in which the ultimate goals is to increase a student’s knowledge and sharpen skills within a work or services environment. Internships vary in length from a few weeks to up to a year. Internships can be a very structured learning experience or they can be designed to meet the expectations of the student. They can be found in government, industry, professional, corporate and non-profit settings. Internships can be done locally, out-of-state, and even internationally. They can be part-time or full-time, paid or unpaid, and some can be taken for academic credit. Internships can be done during the academic year or during the summer break. The one thing all good internship opportunities have in common is they provide students with career-related work experience.
Students choose to participate in internships for a variety of reasons. An internship is a good way to check out your interest in a possible career field. Not only will you have the opportunity to build your knowledge base and test your skills by doing your internship, but you will have the opportunity to be exposed to the work of others within the organization and find out about additional job possibilities.
Internships help you by identifying your interests, strengths, and areas you need to improve upon. The value of an internship often extends beyond career exploration; a good experience can have a significant impact on your personal growth by developing your intellectual, interpersonal, and leadership qualities. It can also enhance your awareness and appreciation of ethical dilemmas, and civic and social responsibility.
Internships are available year-round. Summer is when students have the most free time available to take advantage of full time internship opportunities; however, it also makes those opportunities the most competitive ones. Part-time opportunities are primarily done during the academic year, or in conjunction with part-time summer employment. Internships can be done at any point in a student’s academic career. While some are available only to upper-class students this should not deter freshman and sophomores from seeking out these valuable experiential, education opportunities.
The Handshake database to search internships. The Career Center Resource Library has useful directories such as: Peterson’s Internships, National Directory of Arts Internships and The Music & Entertainment Industry Internship Guide.
Students should talk to their faculty advisors about internship intentions and possible contacts in their field.