What is an internship?
An internship is a supervised practical experience. Through an internship students have an opporutnity to integrate skills acquired in the classroom with a structured experience in the workplace. Interns complete temporary or project related assignments, providing value to employers.
More than "Just a Job"
Although an internship may look like a "job", it is viewed and structured as a learning experience. Students learn about their chosen academic area of study, work enivronments and career paths, and gain interpersonal skills such as communication, teamwork, and leadership.
Interested in our Canisius Internship Program? Here are some important facts that you need to know:
- All majors can participate
- Internships can be done for credit or non-credit and can be paid or unpaid
- Credit approval and requirements vary by major or concentration
- The Career Center advertises internship opportunities for all students
- Some academic departments work with organizations directly to help place students in specific internships if they qualify
- Sponsors include profit and non profit organizations in diverse industries.