What is an internship?
An internship is a short-term work experience in which you receive professional training and gain experience in a specific field or career area.
Why should I do an internship?
Internships are important in order to develop valuable experience that employers are looking for. Internships also enable you to ”test out” a particular field to see if it is a good fit for you, while at the same time developing marketable skills. As an intern, you have the opportunity to meet and network with professionals in your area of interest that can lead to future jobs and provide recommendations for graduate/professional schools. The internship placement may be paid or unpaid and may also qualify to receive academic credit upon approval by the department chair for your major.
Finding the right internship!
Internships can be found in your hometown, on campus, or in the local Naples area. The Vault Internship Database lists nationwide and international internships that are listed by state, by industry, and by compensation. AMU University academic and business departments may also be a possible resource for developing an internship placement during the school year.
You can also find internships in this listing of Florida Internships, which highlights internships within the state of Florida as shown in the Vault Guide to Top Internships.
You can also find more Internships open to AMU students here.
Process for students
Would you like the opportunity to study in your chosen field, meet and network with like-minded people in your area of interest, and possibly receive a stipend to help you do so? Please contact the Career Services office on the second floor of the Bob Thomas Student Union or email: careerservices@avemaria.edu to schedule an appointment to discuss how you can find an internship during the school year or a summer placement.
Complete the Student Intern Application and forward to the AMU Career Counselor: careerservices@avemaria.edu to schedule an appointment to discuss an internship.
You can also meet with the Department Chair for your major to ask about possible referrals for internship placements.
NOTICE FOR STUDENTS SEEKING JOB AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES POSTED AT THE CAREER SERVICES WEBSITE:
The Career Services Office acts only as a referral service concerning job and internship opportunities that are posted at our web site, and makes no endorsements regarding off-campus employers. Career Services is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of off-campus employment. Due to the volume of jobs received by our offices, we are unable to research the integrity of each organization, business, or person listing a job with us. Therefore you, the student, are urged to undertake this responsibility yourself.