Internships for Westminster College Students

News Release: April 28, 2010   Internship Programs Feed Full-Time Hiring

BETHLEHEM, PA—Among employers responding to NACE’s (National Association of Colleges and Employers) 2010 Internship Survey, 83.4 % say internship programs are designed to help the organization recruit entry-level college hires. Around one-third (31.1 %) say the programs are there to help students gain experience, and just under 20 % report offering internships as a way to build relationships with key schools. (Note: Respondents were able to offer multiple answers.)

Why Complete An Internship?

You will stand out from the competition as employers scan your resume. A recent NACE survey reported that employers extend full-time offers to more than 1/2 of their interns. Also, almost 1/2 of employers said they offer higher salaries to new graduates who have any internship experience compared to those who do not. In addition:

• see if your choice of major and your personal career goals are right for you as you work closely with professionals in your field
• develop hands-on experience related to your major and career goals. You will gain skills and knowledge that you cannot learn in the classroom
• earn the practical employment experience that employers want to see
• develop job seeking skills by helping to establish: your network of professional contacts, potential mentors, leads on jobs in your field, and references you can use to secure the job you want

The Internship Program at Westminster College

The internship program is administered by the Career Center in conjunction with a faculty coordinator and your work supervisor.

Who should complete an internship?
Program prerequisites, credits received, and grading
How to find an internship
Registration and Learning Objectives