A wide variety of businesses, non-profit organizations, and public sector institutions find student interns are a dynamic resource. Interns assist on special projects, provide help during peak business periods, or contribute special skills and knowledge. Moreover, internships serve as a recruitment strategy for potential employers and offer an organization the opportunity to try out a new employee for a future job opening. At the same time, students gain valuable work experience, explore career options, develop a professional network, and put theoretic knowledge into practice. Interns make a short-term commitment to an employer in order to gain experience in the work environment in their field of interest.
Some internships last only one quarter, some are as long as a year.
Academic credit may or may not be available, depending on a student's major. In cases where credit is sought, the Career Services Center can serve as a liaison between the student, employer and academic department.