Calvin College Economics and Business Department Internships Many Calvin business and economics majors are including an internship as part of their course work. This is usually done during the fall or spring semester of the senior year. A journal and summary paper is submitted at the end of the internship. Participating organizations include large and small businesses, hospitals, economic development organizations, and agencies such as the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and the March of Dimes. Qualification for internships is not automatic.
Final qualification is based on interview and selection by one of the participating organizations.
Students must file an application with Kelli Schutte. There are many advantages to internships. Broad exposure to the work world pays off when seeking a permanent job. Classroom theories often take on increased value and meaning when they're seen in operation in the workplace. Students grow in terms of their ability to accept responsibility, meet deadlines, and function as a member of a work team.