Christopher Pike '00 learned the Vermont Teddy Bear business from the stuffing out. And Deborah Brown '00 got inside access to the world of corporate auditing and landed a full-time job at KPMG in the process. These are just some of the internship experiences available to Champlain College students to make the most of their education. Stoddard refers her students to positions in area media outlets. Champlain is committed to the value of field experience and 87 percent of the College's 25 career-oriented majors offer internships.
Students consult with a faculty member to peruse the many openings available in their chosen field.
Internships are a winning situation for all involved. The students gain hands-on experience in a work setting, which is one of the reasons why 97 percent of Champlain students find a job within four months of graduation. In addition, the employers gain valuable assistance and can tap into an experienced pool of students at hiring time. Internships are generally unpaid, but they are rich with work experiences that shape a student's career plans. May. Interns often earn real-life work skills that future employers desire.