Internship, Co-Op & Work Based Learning

The resources and tools found within this community have been designed and curated to support students who are interested in gaining experience with an internship, Co-Ops, and/or work-based learning.

This community covers three main experiential learning experiences:

  1. Internships- a temporary work experience typically undertaken by students or recent graduates to gain practical, hands-on experience in a specific field or industry. Internships can be paid or unpaid and can be in the private or public sector.
  2. Co-Ops- short for cooperative education, typically refers to a program where students alternate between academic semesters and working paid, full-time positions in their industry. This alternating structure allows students to integrate practical work experience with their academic curriculum.
  3. Work-Based Learning- educational programs or experiences that integrate classroom learning with practical work experience in a professional setting. This approach allows students to apply theoretical knowledge and develop practical skills in real-world work environments. Work-based learning programs can take various forms, including internships, co-operative education (Co-op) programs, apprenticeships, and externships. The primary goal of work-based learning is to enhance students’ understanding of their chosen field, facilitate skill development, and prepare them for successful transition into the workforce.

 

Florida Museum Undergraduate Internship Program

Established with the aim of increasing the outreach of Florida Museum programs across the UF campus, this internship award program seeks to support undergraduate students by facilitating their work on museum-based internship projects.

Internships are to be focused on gaining …

By Marquise McGriff
Marquise McGriff Assistant Director - Career Pathways - AI
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What to Do if You Didn’t Have an Internship This Summer

Summer internships are often considered valuable stepping stones for building a successful career; however, not securing an internship does not mean your summer has to be unproductive, wasted, or thought of as a failure. Rather, there are plenty of other …

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Your STEM Internship Is More Important Than Ever in a Post-Pandemic World

The need for more science, technology, engineering, and math talent has never been more obvious than today. Faced with a pandemic, the world needs scientists to keep developing vaccines, medical professionals to treat the sick, engineers to invent and build supporting …

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5 Tips for a Successful Summer Internship Experience

An internship is a great way to expand your knowledge and apply what you’ve learned during your studies. It’s also a great way to gain real-world experience, boost your resume, and strengthen your skill set. Below, you’ll find advice on …

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How to Get a Software Engineering Internship (With No Experience)

Interested in becoming a software engineer? A software engineering internship is a great place to build skills, network, and start launching your career. Yet what exactly do software engineer interns do, and how can you land a software engineer internship? …

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