The college also contacts every business student by means of e-mail listservs, describing upcoming academic and career opportunities through the college, Way said. Specific internship information sessions are held twice a year, she added. Way recommends all students attend the Career Fair held every September in The Bryce Jordan Center, adding that presenting themselves to businesses in person is the best way to get involved. Underclassmen in the College of Information and Sciences Technology will have several internship opportunities. Beginning this summer, the newly added school will require students to complete internships before entering a co-op program, giving freshmen the opportunity to gain experience in the workforce.
Some colleges limit the number of freshmen who can apply for internships.
On a similar note, The College of Education provides student teaching opportunities for upperclassmen, but requires underclassmen to complete 80 hours of community service. The community service is not considered an internship. Students can also look outside their colleges for internships. Although no freshmen are currently enrolled in the program, Penn State Public Broadcasting offers positions for lowerclassmen based on area of study, such as marketing or finance. Students get a good overview of the opportunities of public broadcasting and a more intricate view from each particular unit, said Lori Peacchioli, director of marketing for Penn State Public Broadcasting.