Employers

Internships

The Internship Program acts as a resource, assists and supports student and employer contact. The Program maintains an extensive employer database in order to serve the needs of employers and interns. The Program sends employer email updates and reminders for posting times and requests information for annual data reports. We appreciate feedback from your internship experience to help us assess and track students and are always available to attend to any questions or concerns you may have. Student and employer information and feedback are an essential part of the Program. To report statistics, click on the Survey tab.

What is an Internship?

Internships are pre-professional career training experiences with intentional learning goals. They provide students with an opportunity to explore careers and apply academic theory in the professional world. Different from jobs, internships are temporary positions that provide training for a future career.

Employer Benefits

  • Gain office, project, and department support
  • Introduce fresh ideas and talent
  • Promote workforce diversity
  • Develop connections with potential employees
  • Reduce recruitment and on-site training costs by hiring interns for full-time positions
  • Increase job satisfaction and retention rate for potential future employees

Student Benefits

  • Gain marketable experience in their career field
  • Clarify goals and learning objectives
  • Apply academic knowledge to the workplace
  • Improve your communication skills
  • Learn about general work functions
  • Experience organizational culture
  • Establish connections for your future career

Are You Ready for an Intern?

  • Are your internship duties appropriate for a college student?
  • How will the work apply to the intern's coursework?
  • Are the duties and responsibilities for the intern challenging and of value?
  • Will you provide appropriate resources (computer, phone, desk) for the intern?
  • Will you provide adequate supervision for the intern?
  • Have you researched and established compensation for the intern?

Contact:

Internship Coordinator
Janice Potzmann
(818)677-2387
career.internships@csun.edu