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

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

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

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

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

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 email; also available on our website Must be signed off by a financial aid counselor (or email 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

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

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)

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

Where you can find us: Sensenbrenner 103 http://www.marquette.edu/arts-sciences/internship/index.php https://www.facebook.com/asinternships/ asinternships@marquette.edu