EDS Nothing enhances your education, prepares you for your professional life, and helps you make good career decisions like an internship. That's why it is a required part of the IST program. The IST Internship Program is open to all Penn State IST Students. All internships are career-related. Most internships are paid positions and can earn academic credit.
Students gain from three months to more than a year of work experience prior to graduation.
The IST Internship Program helps you every step of the way from the creation of your r sum s to completing your work experience. Students Students submit r sum s, familiarize themselves with the program, and apply for internship positions. They are expected to enter the workforce as professionals who are responsible for specific tasks and assignments while maintaining a good academic standing. Faculty Penn State faculty and staff members counsel and supervise students and act as liaisons with employers. This Web site provides the information you need to get started in the program.