Internships are the key to gaining work-force experience in your field!
These experiences give you the opportunity to integrate knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting.
- Internship search: https://utsa.joinhandshake.com/
- Project-based internships: https://info.parkerdewey.com/utsa
- Transcript notation: https://utsa.joinhandshake.com/experiences/new
- Internship pay standards: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/71-flsa-internships
Scholarship Opportunities
The University Career Center and the Najim Center sponsor a scholarship each year for students completing educational work related experiences. You must have a secured experiential learning opportunity in order to apply. Apply for the 2023 Experiential Learning Scholarship today!
The Texas chapter of the Cooperative Education & Internship Association also sponsors a scholarship for students participating in educational work experiences and all UTSA students are encouraged to apply. Applications are typically released each spring. For more information, visit TxCEIA and review scholarship information under the membership tab.
Externships
Another way to explore your career options is to attend a half or full day externship with a company or organization. During these experiences, you will learn more about what it is like to work in that specific setting by meeting with top leaders and participating in projects and/or activities. Learn more about externships here!
Intern Spotlight
The UTSA University Career Center enjoys celebrating internship successes and recognizes outstanding Student Interns through our Intern Spotlight Program. The Spotlight includes an article highlighting YOU on our website and networking opportunities with peers and employers. If you are interested in being the next Intern Spotlight, we invite you to apply today!
In the meantime, check out your fellow Rowdy Intern Spotlights!