Students who engage in experiential learning activities are 4x more likely to succeed post-graduation
In 2024, there were more than 10,000+ internships/coops posted in Hire-A-Niner
57%+ internships convert into fulltime roles (NACE)
Gaining experience while in college is crucial for your future success. It helps you apply what you've learned in the classroom to real-world situations, making your education more practical and relevant. Internships, part-time jobs, volunteering, and other skill based opportunities can all provide valuable experiences. These opportunities allow you to develop important skills, build a professional network, and gain a better understanding of your career interests. Additionally, having experience on your resume can make you more attractive to employers after graduation, giving you a competitive edge in the job market. Overall, getting experience in college prepares you for life after graduation and sets the foundation for a successful career.
We recognize that not every student is in a position to do a full time, traditional, internship. Our office has crafted a number of different channels to provide you with experience while in college that fits your personal journey.
Design your experience
New and Coming Soon!
In partnership with professionals in the field, ranging from companies to alumni to campus departments, projects are available to provide you with short-term assignments that allow you to explore different roles, perform specific skill-based tasks, and help partnering organizations.
Coming Spring 2025! (Application opens November 2024)
With Virtual Internships, you’ll gain valuable skills and knowledge from top companies worldwide, all from the comfort of your own home. Your Virtual Internship is like an extended interview, with major growth and learning outcomes and the potential for further opportunities upon completion.
Coming Spring 2025! (Application opens Fall 2024)
This new program, targeting our students with Federal Work funds, provides campus based training on topics ranging from navigating the workplace, communicating for success, and other professional development topics to help prepare them for campus based jobs. Training will be followed by opportunities to continue working with select campus partners, helping them with tasks and other projects.