{"id":811,"date":"2022-05-06T16:52:51","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T16:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/cob\/?page_id=811"},"modified":"2026-07-15T20:01:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T20:01:08","slug":"internships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cob\/internships\/","title":{"rendered":"Internships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internships<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-columns advgb-columns-wrapper\" id=\"advgb-cols-ca1079da-e1d1-449d-8298-fbf0ac698e43\"><div class=\"advgb-columns-container\"><div class=\"advgb-columns advgb-columns-row advgb-is-mobile advgb-columns-2 layout-23-13 mbl-layout-stacked gutter-30 vgutter-20 order-rtl\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column advgb-is-two-thirds-tablet advgb-is-full-mobile\" id=\"advgb-col-816ce29d-876a-4c07-88f5-b3e10fc98a00\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unlock Your Future with Internships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Internships are your golden ticket to standing out in the competitive job market after graduation. Did you know?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>70%<\/strong> of employers hire interns every year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interns <strong>earn up to 12%<\/strong> more money than non-interns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>50% <\/strong>of students with internship experience report receiving job offers, compared to a <strong>16% drop in job offers for those without internships<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internships boost your hiring odds by <strong>85%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Pursue an Internship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Work Experience<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Internships provide hands-on learning, letting you apply classroom concepts in real-world settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t have an employer in mind? No problem! Tarleton\u2019s <strong>Handshake employment system<\/strong> connects you to personalized opportunities.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check your go.tarleton.edu email for login details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need tips? Access the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/careerservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2022\/07\/Handshake-Student-Quick-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Handshake Student Quick Guide<\/a> or visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.joinhandshake.com\/hc\/en-us\/categories\/202711128-Student-Alumni\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Handshake Help Center<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore opportunities with major regional employers like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.bnsf.com\/us\/en\/c\/college-recruiting-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">BNSF Railway<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.gmfinancial.com\/en-us\/careers-home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">GM Financial<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Struggling to find a placement? Tarleton\u2019s Career Services team is here to guide you:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:smiller1@tarleton.edu\">smiller1@tarleton.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone<\/strong>: <a href=\"tel:+12549689715\">(254) 968-9715<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Earn Academic Credit<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Combine your work experience with academic advancement. Collaborate with your internship coordinator to align your internship with academic requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your experience counts\u2014literally! Gain course credits while boosting your resume.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column advgb-is-one-third-tablet advgb-is-full-mobile\" id=\"advgb-col-b83e4bd8-9e5c-4944-9858-bbeb27804867\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:outset;border-width:1px;border-radius:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cob\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2021\/12\/Tarleton_TonTexas.svg\" alt=\"The logo of Tarleton State University\" class=\"wp-image-670\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want an internship but can&#8217;t find a prospective employer? Reach out to your Career Development Coordinator, Summer Miller! She would be happy to help you find relevant opportunities to help set you up for a successful career once you graduate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:smiller1@tarleton.edu\">smiller1@tarleton.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phone: (254) 968-9715<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-texan-white-color has-tarleton-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.joinhandshake.com\/login?requested_authentication_method=standard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Apply for Internship Experience on Handshake<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get Started<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Secure an Internship<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure it aligns with your academic and career goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meet with your academic advisor<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discuss your degree requirements and whether your internship fits into your degree plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submit your Internship Experience in Handshake<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <em><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-tarleton-purple-color\">Apply for Internship Experience on Handshake<\/mark><\/em> button located on the right-hand side of the page to begin your application process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Receive approval for your Internship Experience<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must receive approval before you can enroll in your Internship class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Register for your Internship course<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once you receive approval, the internship coordinator will reach out via email with final details for enrollment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<style class=\"advgb-styles-renderer\">#advgb-col-816ce29d-876a-4c07-88f5-b3e10fc98a00>.advgb-column-inner{}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {#advgb-col-816ce29d-876a-4c07-88f5-b3e10fc98a00>.advgb-column-inner{}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {#advgb-col-816ce29d-876a-4c07-88f5-b3e10fc98a00>.advgb-column-inner{}}#advgb-col-b83e4bd8-9e5c-4944-9858-bbeb27804867>.advgb-column-inner{}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {#advgb-col-b83e4bd8-9e5c-4944-9858-bbeb27804867>.advgb-column-inner{}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {#advgb-col-b83e4bd8-9e5c-4944-9858-bbeb27804867>.advgb-column-inner{}}#advgb-cols-ca1079da-e1d1-449d-8298-fbf0ac698e43{}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {#advgb-cols-ca1079da-e1d1-449d-8298-fbf0ac698e43{}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) 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