Internships are a key way to learn outside the classroom and can help shape your career trajectory, expand your professional network, build your resume, and bolster your chances of securing a good job after graduation. In fact, internship experience is one of the most important things employers look for in hiring new college graduates. The videos and resources below will help you to explore, find, maximize, and reflect on an internship experience that is the right fit for you.
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Featured Classes
Online Internship Reflection Course (Gen St 350)
Taught by Career & Internship Center / Community Engagement & Leadership EducationStudents will: set measurable goals and develop a plan to achieve them; identify how their internship relates to their academic…
Departmental Internship Courses
Taught by Varies by departmentMany academic departments have internship or co-curricular course options for their students (for example, Psych 497 or Geography 496). Check…
Featured Resources
One-stop-shop for international students and global opportunities.
We know the international student journey can be challenging. From finding jobs from …
International students in F-1 status who meet certain eligibility requirements can participate in internships using CPT. Learn more about CPT …
Most internship opportunities available for UW students are paid, however an unpaid internship can be a good option for students …
This brochure from the UW Title IX office can help you recognize discriminatory behavior, and provides resources and information about …
Information for UW students on Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs) as they relate to student participation in an …
Participate in job simulations with real companies to build skills, get experience, and find your career fit.
Forage is a …
¡SpainWorks! provides UW students the opportunity to work, live, and learn in León, Spain and is offered through a partnership …
Upcoming Events
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September
21Top 10 Mistakes Made by International Students in their Job and Internship SearchThu, Sep 21 at 12pm - 1pm -
25[DAWG DAZE] What Do Employers Care About When Hiring College Graduates?Mon, Sep 25 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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26[DAWG DAZE] Internships ExplainedTue, Sep 26 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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27Career Fair 101: How to Prepare for a FairWed, Sep 27 at 11:30am - 12:02pm -
28Job and Internship Search Strategy for International Students by InterstrideThu, Sep 28 at 12pm - 1pm
