Internships

Kick-start your career with an internship

A recent study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers found that about 70% of interns receive a job offer after completing an internship.

Internships offer valuable resume-building experiences while potentially earning college credit at the same time. Please check with your Academic Advisor to confirm if college credit will apply to your program of study.

Whether your internship experience takes place on or off campus, the skills you acquire will help prepare you for your future career.

Internships are available to Waubonsee students in general studies and other specializations:

Accounting*
Art
Auto Body Repair*
Automation Technology
Automotive Technology
Business Administration
Computer Aided Drafting & Design
Computer Information Systems
Early Childhood Education Administration*
English
Geographical Information Systems
Graphic Design
HVAC
Industrial Technology
Machine Tool Technology
Mass Communication
Music
Photography
Water/Wastewater Technology
Welding
World Wide Web
And more

Tuition rates apply. Contact your Academic Advisor to learn more about earning credit for an internship. Eligibility requirements include completing all prerequisite courses and obtaining consent from a faculty supervisor.

Internship course numbers are ITS 297, ITS 298, ITS 299. You will need a Course Registration Number (CRN) from the corresponding Dean’s office in order to register. See directions under "Submit the Paperwork" or contact the Sr. Work-Based Learning Coordinator.

*Accounting, Auto Body Repair and Early Childhood Education Administration have department specific internship course numbers.
Auto Body Repair: ABR 297, ABR 298, ABR 299
Accounting: ACC 297, ACC 298, ACC 299
Early Childhood Education Administration: ECE 299

Find an Internship

Find an internship using the following resources or by talking to faculty and others in your field of interest

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Internship Opportunities
Contact local employers or search their website.
Use 3rd party resources like CollegeGrad.com, Google job search, indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, and more.
Looking for short-term (5-40 hrs.), paid, professional projects that allow you to explore different industries and possibly get your foot in the door? See if Parker Dewey Micro-Internships are right for you.

Submit the Paperwork

Interested in earning college credit for an internship? Get all the detailed information you need to receive college credit for an internship in the Internship Site and Learning Agreement. Please note not all programs of study allow college credit for internships. Speak with your Academic Advisor to confirm that you can earn credit in your program. Micro-internships are not available for credit in any program.

For Employers

If you're looking to offer internships to Waubonsee students, check out our information for employers and contact the Sr. Work-Based Learning Coordinator.