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Internships

An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skill development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths. They also give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent. Click on the following for an overview of how internships work:

• Organization Internship Overview (PDF)
• Student Organization Agreement (PDF)
• Student Intern Performance Evaluation (PDF)

Internship Programs Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

• Department of Labor Guidelines (PDF)

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

The  is a Federal tax credit incentive that the Congress provides to private-sector businesses for hiring individuals from nine target groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment.

Online Recruitment Service through Handshake

Employers can create a Handshake account to post job and internship opportunities directly for students and alumni to view. Registered and approved organizations may also have the ability to search student and alumni resumes in Handshake. Posting position announcements and access to candidate resumes are FREE.
 
If you already have a Handshake account, you can log on by clicking the For Employers button.
 
If you are creating your account for the first time: 

1. Click to be taken to Handshake
2. Click ‘Sign up for an Account’
3. Click the ‘Employers’ icon
4. Enter your organization's information
5. Click for Handshake employer resources 

Please note: Employers/organizations may not post or recruit for job opportunities in any venue on campus (including career fairs, employer tables, information sessions, and on-campus interviews) that require students/alumni to pay a fee for training or placement, or rent or purchase any type of presentation or sales materials/supplies. Additionally, those offering employment/entrepreneurial opportunities with compensation packages requiring commission only or requiring prospective employees to purchase a franchise, or where compensation is based exclusively on commission or fees/percentages of sales from others under their sponsorship in the organization, are not permitted to access or utilize Career Services or Handshake