Internships

Internships are the bridge between training and industry and can make fast-tracked career entry possible, particularly for the historically underserved populations that we serve. We are developing several types of internships with input and buy-in from industry partners. 

On-campus internships

Co-designed internships follow an in-house, work-study model, where a team of students works on an industry partner's problem under the guidance of project-experienced technical staff, instructors, and faculty. Our technical staff, instructors, and faculty work with industry partners to define projects and deliverables, expectations, and responsibilities. The on-campus team structure enables peer-to-peer learning, mutual support, skill-sharing, and group discipline.

External internships

On-site or direct placement internships are valuable sources of networking and training, especially in sectors where field experience cannot be effectively replicated with simulations or on-campus projects. Our staff work with industry sponsors to clearly define expectations and responsibilities and offer support and guidance throughout the internship.