Career Services: Externship Program Overview

Externship Program

An externship or job shadow experience is a one day opportunity for students to gain an understanding of a business, industry, and job. Students have an opportunity to explore careers and gain insight into a specific career or industry of interest by shadowing a career volunteer in the workplace. Externships are short-term opportunities with long-term benefits.

An Externship provides an opportunity to:

• Experience the workplace
• Explore careers and industries
• Learn about professional’s career paths
• Learn how you can apply your major in the workplace after graduation
• Determine if positions and organizations are the right fit
• Create connections and build your professional network
• Obtain limited hands-on experience

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