An internship is a short-term work experience offered by companies and organizations to help students gain practical, hands-on experience in a specific field or industry. Internships can be paid or unpaid, and they are typically completed while students are still in school or just after graduating.

Searching and applying for internships can help you:

1. Gain Practical Experience: Internships allow students to apply the knowledge they have learned in the classroom to real-world situations.
2. Build Professional Networks: Internships provide opportunities to connect with professionals in the industry. These connections can lead to future job opportunities, mentorship, and valuable career advice.
3. Enhance Your Resume: Having internship experience makes your resume more competitive.

Information

1. Field Work: At Medgar Evers College, certain majors like Education and Nursing include fieldwork as part of their required coursework. Students interested in learning more about these hands-on experiences can reach out to the Dean of their specific program or department for detailed information and guidance. This can count towards your internship task requirements.

2.   SEEK Academic Support System: Get help with applying for internship opportunities by submitting your request through the SEEK Academic Support Center (ASC) system. Click here to complete the survey.

3. Medgar Evers Simplicity (Simplicity):

• • Log into the Simplicity portal using your Medgar Evers credentials.
  • Navigate to the “Jobs” or “Internships” section.
  • Use filters to narrow your search by location, industry, or job type.
  • Submit your resume directly through the platform or follow instructions to apply externally.

4. Handshake:  (Handshake)

• • Create or log into your Handshake account.
  • Complete your profile with your skills, interests, and resume.
  • Search for internships by using the search bar or explore the “Jobs” tab.
  • Apply by following the application process outlined for each position.

5. LinkedIn (linkedin.com):

• • Log into your LinkedIn profile.
  • Go to the “Jobs” tab and type in “Internship” along with your field of interest or location.
  • Use filters to narrow your search (e.g., remote, paid, etc.)
  • Network with recruiters or professionals by sending personalized connection requests.

6. O*NET Online (onetonline.org):

• • Use O*NET to research job descriptions, skills, and career fields.
  • Look for industries that align with your internship interests, then search for opportunities using job platforms like Handshake or Indeed.

7. Indeed (indeed.com):  (indeed.com)

• • Type “Internship” in the search bar along with keywords related to your field.
  • Filter by location, salary, and internship type.
  • Apply by submitting your resume through Indeed or by following the company’s external application process.

8. Idealist (idealist.org): (idealist.org)

• • Idealist is a great platform for finding internships in nonprofit organizations.
  • Enter “Internship” in the search bar and filter by location, cause, and job type.
  • Apply to positions directly through the Idealist platform.

9. VolunteerMatch (volunteermatch.org): volunteermatch.org

• • Use this site to find volunteer internships that offer practical experience.
  • Search for opportunities that match your interests and location.
  • Follow instructions to contact organizations and apply.

10. CareerOneStop (careeronestop.org): careeronestop.org)

• • Explore CareerOneStop for industry-specific internship programs and advice.
  • Use their job search tool to find internships by entering your desired field and location.

11. Using AI for internship Search

Support and Feedback

1. MEC Career Management Center –   Career Management Contact Information    website:   https://www.mec.cuny.edu/student-success/career-management/resources/
2. For those in AGRO 103 course ( Career Readiness Course), you can get feedback from your Professor.
3. SEEK Academic Support Center (ASC) system. Click here to complete the survey.
4. Contact your advisors for assistance:

Dr. Rebecca Cenatus – rcenatus@mec.cuny.edu
Ms. Takisha Randall – Trandall@mec.cuny.edu
Dr. Jewel James – jjames@mec.cuny.edu