At these events, students have the opportunity to meet with employers to discuss internships and full-time employment opportunities. Since internships play a very important role in professional development, students are required to complete at least one internship as part of their program. SIPA's internship program is considered one of the best and largest of its kind. Students are referred to internships through weekly e-mails and the Master Internship Directory which is posted outside the internship coordinator s office. These referrals are also found on the OCS Web site which can be accessed through your SIPA lab account using a special password.
Every effort is made to help students secure challenging work upon graduation.
OCS markets SIPA and its students to employers through telephone outreach, site visits, and mailings. The SIPA employer base has grown to encompass over 700 diverse organizations which consider SIPA students and alumni for full-time employment. The office is in daily communication with employers to learn of job openings and to promote SIPA graduates. Registration for the recruitment program takes place during the spring semester. During the spring semester, first year students attend an orientation session to prepare and register for the upcoming second year of recruiting and their job search.