Find Internships
Why should I do an internship?
- Gain functional and industry experience
- Acquire and refine skills
- Make meaningful connections
Career & Professional Development works actively with employers to develop opportunities for students to gain work experience and contribute first-hand to the effective operation of our partner organizations. One of our career coaches can help you research, prepare for, and successfully compete for internship opportunities found through both on-campus and off-campus channels.
How do I find an internship?
Handshake
Handshake is a site exclusively for employers seeking to post opportunities for UNCG students and alumni. We have curated a collection of local internships and made them available to students in Handshake. The list below contains a few of the internships in that collection.
Please log in to Handshake to see the entire collection.
Research companies that do what you want to do and review the “Careers” section on their site for internship opportunities. (Visit Explore Majors and Careers for research sources)
Let friends, co-workers and faculty know that you are seeking an internship; clearly state your interests, skills, and goals so that others can possibly suggest contacts for you; talk with other students who have interned (Check out the Networking Handout)
If you have identified an organization that you are interested in and they are not currently offering an internship, you may be able to create one of your own.
Many of our academic programs have formal internship programs as part of the academic experience so talk to your department to understand what they might have and who your contact might be.
When Do Internships Happen?
- Occur between May and August (10-12 weeks) each year
- Usually take place on-site at the organization’s offices
- Full-time employment that benefits the employer and provides learning opportunities for the intern
- Could either be for credit or not for credit
- Ongoing and final evaluation from employer supervisor (Your academic program may have additional evaluative measures)
- Occur between September and December (10 – 12 weeks) and/or January – May (10-12 weeks)
- Usually take place on-site at the organization’s offices
- Up to 20-25 hours per week employment that benefits the employer and provides learning opportunities for the intern
- Could either be for credit or not for credit
- Ongoing and final evaluation from employer supervisor. Your academic program may have additional evaluative measures.
What The Numbers Say
70.7%
OF RESPONDING EMPLOYERS
prefer recruiting interns in person
(according to NACE 2024 Internship & Co-op Report)
60.3%
OF INTERNSHIPS
held in a hybrid environment
(according to NACE 2024 Internship & Co-op Report)
52.7%
OF ELIGIBLE INTERNS
converted to Full Time Employee
(according to NACE 2024 Internship & Co-op Report)
