Internships

Internships provide opportunities for you to explore jobs/careers, gain professional experience, professional references, and give you a better sense of where and with whom you would like to work. Find an internship opportunity in our Career Coach database. Students may be eligible to receive academic credit as well as funding for participating in an internship.

Internship Process

  1. Identify and invite a faculty advisor to design and oversee an internship.
  2. Identify and confirm an employer/organization to host the internship relative to your certificate, degree, and or professional development. 
  3. Download and complete the internship contract and application prior to the start of your internship.
  4. Review all materials for appropriate information and signatures (incomplete applications and contracts will not be accepted).
  5. Submit completed materials to the Director of Career Services (nandary2401@stcc.edu).

Students are encouraged to set up an Internship Advising appointment with a Career Counselor in the Career Services Office by calling: 413-755-5419 or email: nandary2401@stcc.edu. 

Requirements of an Internship Site

The Career Services Office at STCC defines an appropriate internship site as follows:

  1. For a credit-bearing unpaid internship, a student's hours of work are not to exceed 150 hours in one semester.
  2. The internship site must be a legitimate business or professional site. The site cannot be in a private residence unless the residence is legally zoned for the purpose of conducting that specific business in which the student will be involved.
  3. The internship site must be an established organization of business for a minimum of one year.
  4. The participating employer must abide by STCC’s policy on discrimination and sexual harassment.
  5. All internships must fulfill real company needs at the internship site. Likewise, the work assigned to students should be academically resonant and give students the opportunity to aptly apply concepts learned in the classroom. Routine photocopying and envelope stuffing will not be considered a viable internship opportunity.
  6. The intern’s responsibility should result in a measurable project or academic outcome by the end of the internship period.
  7. The organization should be prepared to reasonably modify the internship according to the student abilities.

Can interns be paid?

Yes, many employers offer an hourly wage. Compensation is generally commensurate with experience and varies by industry and demand. Stipends are also an option that employers might consider.

Explore Internships

Browse the internship boards and organizations below to find the internship that continues your career roadmap.

Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program will offer 100 students an opportunity to embark on an extensive and immersive personal, professional, and technical development journey under the leadership of Capital One mentors.

Hack.Diversity offers African American and Latinx computer science undergraduate students with training, professional development, and paid internships in Boston. This program spans the spring semester and extends into the summer.

Indeed

InternHousingHub Summer Internships and Affordable Housing Solutions in Springfield, Massachusetts. Offers a unique blend of career opportunities, cultural attractions, and affordable living, making it an ideal destination for interns.

LinkedIN

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Internship Program helps prepare the next generation of clean energy workers by funding internships for college students and recent graduates at Massachusetts clean energy and water innovation companies. 

The Massachusetts eHealth Institute's Health IT Mentorship Program pairs IT, Cybersecurity, and Informatics students in Massachusetts Associate degree programs with mentors currently working in the health IT field.

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) facilitates the placement of students and recent graduates interested in life sciences career opportunities in paid internships across the state throughout the year

NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) internships offer students an opportunity to gain practical work experience while working side-by-side with mentors who are research scientists, engineers, and individuals from many other professions. Internships may be full time or part time; and, they may be on a NASA center or facility, or even working from your home or dorm.

USDA offers federal internship and employment opportunities for current students, recent graduates, recent veterans, and those with advanced degrees. There are three pathway opportunities.

Vault's rankings are based on exclusive insider information from verified interns. Each year, Vault surveys thousands of interns. From the results of these surveys, Vault ranks the most prestigious internship programs, and the top internship programs in various industries in diversity, quality of life, and overall best to work for.

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