Reason #19 to Intern

To find out what it is like to work at a "real job", possibly with full-time hours for the first time.

Internship Testimonial Contest

Deadline to entry the Internship Testimonial Contest is Dec 31st, 2009.


Apply Now!

Reason #20 to do an internship

To see if you really would like to work for a specific employer in the future.

Why should you do an internship???

This is the start of a number of posts with reasons why students should complete an internship!

Reason #21 - To push yourself beyond what you already know and what you know how to do!

Have you found an internship for Spring 2010?

Now is the time to start looking for a Spring internship! We currently have over 100 internships posted on the UV Job Board!
If you can't find what you are looking for, come to Career Services and Student Employment to meet with a counselor who can help you. Call 801-863-6364 for an appointment, or stop by LC 409.

Student Testimonial

Here's Nate Bagley's story:
A little over a year ago I received an internship at OrangeSoda, a local Utah internet marketing firm. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work with both the “Pay Per Click” and “Search Engine Optimization” marketing strategies. I helped to manage clients and perform tasks to make sure that their internet marketing campaigns were both profitable and on schedule. Eventually, I was hired on as an employee and invited to pursue my passion in social media. I was given the job of Social Media Coordinator, and was paid to run the OrangeSoda Twitter account, as well as help form the future social media strategies of the company.

Because of this internship, I have found my passion in life and am currently starting my own consulting business to put me through the rest of school. I have made connections with some of the most renowned leaders and experts in my field and have been offered jobs and internships in many major cities, including Seattle, Toronto, and New York City.

My internship opened doors to attend conferences, such as Blog World Conference in Las Vegas, and network with incredible people. I was also awarded the "Best Use Of Twitter Award" because of my creativity and ingenuity on Twitter as a college student to network and create opportunities for myself, at the first ever Utah Social Media Awards.

Without my internship, I would never have been able to enjoy the success and opportunities I've had thus far in my life.


**If you would like to be featured on our blog, website, and other UVU promotions, apply here.

Local Government Internships!

Apply now for the opportunity to work with the Utah State Governor or Salt Lake City Mayor!!

You can find the full internship descriptions on the UV Job Board.

Governors Office #7440
SLC Mayor's Office #24966

Student Testimonial

Many UVU students have wonderful experiences on their internships. We love when students share them with us!

Here's Mike Balser's Story:

As a Political Science student at UVU I was made aware of the different internship opportunities in Washington, DC. I jumped at the opportunity to spend a semester in Washington. I went through the application process and was offered an internship with Senator Robert Bennett in his DC office. My experience here in Washington has been incredible. In Washington, I have learned about American government and politics in a way that the campus classroom could not effectively teach. I am able to do things and see things that I have only read about in books and studied in class. This firsthand experience has been the best teacher and a priceless experience. I have the goal to run for public office sometime in my future. Being in DC has opened my eyes to the life of an elected official. It has given me insight and information that will help me to make future decisions. I feel fortunate to have the chance to spend the Semester in Washington, DC. The things I am learning will benefit the rest of my life.

Internship and Career Fair Tomorrow!

UVU's biggest Career fair is tomorrow, September 29th from 10am to 3pm. The Internship and Career Fair will be held in the Grand Ballroom - in the Sorenson Student Center.

Come dressed professionally and bring your resume!

Career Services and Student Employment will have a table where you can Win an IPOD for dressing professionally. So be sure to come and sign up!

Apply for a Scholarship!

Did you know that the UVU Internships office has scholarships to give out every semester?

The Fall deadline in September 25th!

There are currently 3 types of scholarships available:

* Non-Profit (IPE) scholarships can only be applied to by those UVU interns who are working for non-profit organization and will not be paid during their internship. Award amount is $1000.

* Government scholarships are for UVU students who are completing an internship at a city, state, or federal government agency. Award amount is $1000.

* General Scholarships can be applied for by any UVU student. Award amounts range from $200 - $800.

WELCOME BACK STUDENTS

You can still add an internship to your schedule!

Please contact Internship Services at 801-863-6308 or visit us on campus in the Losee Center on the 4th floor, room 409.

Good-Bye Ryan.Edwards@uvu.edu

Do you get a weekly "Hot Internships" email? Then you recognize the email address Ryan.Edwards@uvu.edu.

Ryan has worked as the Internship Assistant in Career Services and Student Employment (CSSE) for the two years. He graduated in April 2009 with his Bachelors Degree in Business Management and will now be leaving us. We appreciate all that Ryan has done for CSSE and Internship Services! We will miss him and wish him well in all his future endeavors.

Stay tuned to who will be the next "Hot Internships" email personality!

Washington DC Internships

Are you interested in working for the Democratic or Republican National Committee? Or maybe Charles G. Koch Foundation or the American Journalism Center?

Fall semester internship deadlines are August 15th. Contact Marsha Haynes at 801-863-6004 to set up an appointment where she can help you fill out application forms and give you a letter of recommendation!

We also have 2 spots left in our Washington DC housing. Click here to see the great accommodations!