1. Career Ready Internship Program
Open to eligible Juniors and Seniors within the College of Arts & Sciences
Sarah Curry, Internship Coordinator, Klingler College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Rosemary Stuart, Associate Dean & Professor Biological Sciences, Klingler College of Arts & Sciences Karalee Surface, Program Assistant, Career Ready Internship Program Located in Sensenbrenner 103

2. What is an internship?
If you google it, you’ll get over 100 million responses
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) defines it as: “a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting.”
Characteristics:
Allows student to gain exposure to a career, or help you further an interest in a career
Internships are found in a variety of industries and types of organizations: business, non- profits, government, startups, media, etc.
It can be paid or unpaid
Varies in duration – some are a semester long, others are a full school year

3. Why participate in an internship?
Test out a career field
Practice what you are learning & see the value of your major
Career-relevant experience makes a better impression on employers
Earn academic credit
Can be paid for your experience
Networking

4. What some interns have done currently or in the past…
Legal Services
Environmental Educator
Public Relations & Communications
Immunology Lab Intern
Tech Startup
Criminal Justice
Urban Farm
Market Research
Communications & Outreach
Nonprofit Development

5. About the Career Ready Internship Program
Eligibility (Junior or Senior, unmet financial need)
Internships must be unpaid by the organization
You will be paid through Marquette’s payroll
20 hour max for all student workers
Hour requirements: 140 hour minimum, 160 hour maximum
Must fill out an application

6. Application process
Limited amount of spots available for Summer and Fall 2017 (cannot be accepted for both terms – either Summer OR Fall)
Applications were sent to your ; also available on our website
Must be signed off by a financial aid counselor (or approval)
Scan or drop off to Sensenbrenner 103 by March 27 (next week!)
Goal is to have internships secured by summer break
Notified of acceptance by end of March/early April

7. Finding an Internship Continually updated
A&S Internship Office Website
Other ways
Continually updated
Browse through internships and indicate any of interest on your application
Faculty Member/Internship Coordinator
Handshake
Independently
Like any job search process, you will need to submit a resume and cover letter for the internships for which you want to apply

8. Academic Credit
If you participate in the program, we strongly encourage you to take the internship for credit
Enroll in an internship course or seminar with your major or with the ARSC 3987 internship course (talk with your advisor about this)

9. Important Dates for Summer & Fall 2017 programs
Application sent out March 1
March 27 – deadline to submit application
March 31 – notified of acceptance
*Acceptance to program does not guarantee an internship
April 5 – Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
April 10 – Resumes & Cover Letters due
April 11 – end of semester: interview and secure internships for Summer or Fall

10. Where you can find us:
Sensenbrenner 103