What is an internship?
Internships are work experiences which allow you to explore career options. Internships can be full-time or part-time. Some internship experiences receive academic credit, some do not. Some programs have required internships. Some internships are paid, some are unpaid, some offer stipends, and some provide housing. Early research will allow time to plan for course availability and costs of essential arrangements.
Why are internships important?
Experience is one of the best ways to enhance your employability in your chosen career field. WMU students are encouraged to participate in an internship or cooperative education experience and often work with their academic advisors or academic department advisor to obtain credit for their internships.
When should I conduct an internship?
The most popular time to arrange an internship is the summer of the junior year, but internships and co-ops can be pursued at any time, depending upon employer need, the type of coursework you have mastered, class schedules and curriculum requirements.
Are all internships the same?
Internships can be full-time or part-time. Some internship experiences receive academic credit, some do not. Some programs have required internships. Some internships are paid, some are unpaid, some offer stipends, and some provide housing. Early research will allow time to plan for course availability and costs of essential arrangements.
How do I find an internship?
Some employers visit campus to conduct interviews for internship candidates just as they conduct interviews for full-time job candidates. Go to BroncoJOBS, log in and Click on the "Jobs/Internships" tab. Click on "Internships" and search. Jobs with interview icon are open for interviews.
How can the Career Network help me during the internship search process?
Career advisors are available to discuss internship opportunities and other career topics with you. Click here for more information about drop-in career advising hours and career advising appointments.
What steps do I take to secure an internship?
YOUR COMPREHENSIVE INTERNSHIP STRATEGY
All of the above positions are paid and the average salary is currently $12 per hour.
For additional information please contact one of the following:
Fred Sitkins
Director of Cooperative Education
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
(269) 276-3261
fred.sitkins@wmich.edu
For information on how to apply for credit, or if credit is available for your internship or co-op opportunity, see a faculty or academic advisor or internship coordinator BEFORE you begin any internship or co-op.
