Internships An internship is a structured learning experience in a work setting. Internships are a great way to explore a career field before committing to it while gaining valuable workplace skills. Organizations sometimes use internships to recruit and hire potential candidates. The majority of internships take place in the summer but many are available throughout the year. You will find internship programs at private corporations, government offices and nonprofit organizations.
Internships are valuable in many ways.
A few students come to college confident about their career goals and with a road map for the future, but most are still exploring options. You may have ideas about what you would like to do, but are not entirely sure. For more information about self assessment, refer to the Self Exploration area of our website. You may also consider meeting with a career consultants who can provide general guidance as well as career assessment tests. You can research careers through books, online, or by talking with people experienced in the field.