College prepares you for a career. Internships and co-ops are an excellent compliment to your classes and help you to get ready for your career in a very practical way. The benefits are many, including the opportunity to:

• Gain work experience in your field of interest.
• Explore whether or not you have chosen the career or major that’s best for you.
• Make professional contacts and begin networking within your chosen career.
• Use knowledge and skills gained in the classroom in a professional setting.
• Learn new skills.
• Increase your chances for job offers after you graduate.

Documents/Forms

Internship/Co-Op Application

Co-op Course Summary

Resources

The career Resource Library located in Counseling and Career Services (RCF 302) is a great place to find materials on clarifying career goals, cover letter and resume writing, internships, and books on specific careers.

The following web links may also be useful in finding an internship:

www.collegecentral.com/howard

www.fastweb.com

www.monstertrak.com

www.internships.com

www.internshipprograms.com

www.wetfeet.com

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