Internship Center
Internship Success Stories
Why do an internship?
"Internships provide you with an opportunity to learn in a real work environment with professionals in your field . . . you'll be able to develop key competencies, skills, and work characteristics that employers seek . . . You'll also have a better understanding of what people in your field do, gain more confidence in your abilities, and learn how to get things done. In general, you'll be better prepared to enter the world of work and your field."
--- National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Jobweb.com
Definition of an Internship:
"An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills 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; and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent."
--- NACE
For more information on internships, read the NACE internship position paper.
Resources:
- 40+ Ways to Find the Right Internship
- Tips for interns
- Jobweb.com internship article
- www.internships.com
- www.internbridge.com
- Resume, interviewing, and other UIU resources
- Job search sites
Local/regional/Iowa:
- http://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/WorkforceTraining/student
- www.deere.com/wps/dcom/en_US/corporate/our_company/careers/students/college/college.page
- State of Iowa Internship program
- Iowa Sports Foundation
- Northeast Iowa Internship Program
Nationwide:
- Top Intern Employers (Collegegrad.com)
- www.internships-usa.com/ *Contact UIU Office of Career Development at careers@uiu.edu for username and password
- Monster.com Internship Search
- www.ecojobs.com/subscriptions.php Pay $$$ subscription
- www.idealist.org/ Nonprofit Internships
Other:
Fall 2013 Upper Iowa University Internship & Volunteer Fair (Fayette campus)
This event is an excellent opportunity for students to meet with recruiters offering fall, spring and summer internships. Stay tuned . . . the 2013 fair will take place in mid-September (date to be announced). Employers please email careers@uiu.edu or call 563-425-5229 for more information on how to register or help sponsor this event.
