Internships and Job Opportunities
An internship is a short term, hands on work experience that connects what you are learning in school with real world practice in your field of interest.
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Practical Experience
Internships allow you to apply classroom knowledge to real job tasks, giving you a clearer picture of what working in that career is actually like. -
Skill Development
You will build both technical skills related to your major or industry and professional skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem solving. -
Professional Connections
Internships provide the chance to meet and learn from professionals in your field, which can help with mentorship, references, and future job opportunities. -
Exploration
They give you the opportunity to explore a career path to see if it is the right fit for you before making a long term commitment. -
Compensation
Some internships are paid, while others may be unpaid or offered for academic credit, depending on the employer and industry.
In short, an internship bridges the gap between being a student and becoming a professional. It is one of the most valuable steps you can take toward your career goals.
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Handshake
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Handshake is the No. 1 career platform for students and alumni. It encompasses a large-scale network with more than seven million student users and access to more than 500,000 employers. Handshake offers new features, enabling you to:
- Access personalized job recommendations based on your major and interests
- Register for career fairs, on-campus, off-campus, and nationwide industry events
- Manage on-campus interviews with top companies and connect directly with employers
- Schedule appointments with your career coordinators.
If there are any questions or concerns, please contact NEIU CBT Career Development at (773) 442-4722 or cbtcd@neiu.edu
Internships for Credit — College of Business & Technology
Build real-world experience while earning academic credit. Our internship courses satisfy one of the new upper-division general education requirements and are open for immediate enrollment to qualified students.
- Earn credit hours through hands-on work
- Meets upper-division Gen Ed requirement
- Available now for eligible students
For more details or to enroll, contact your advisor today!
for Business Undergrate students
- Designed to provide an engaging learning experience in a business setting.
- Gain real-world experience through an internship, guided by an instructor and an employer-specified supervisor.
- Complete a minimum workload of 120 hours.
Eligibility: Junior standing or Senior standing with a declared major and completion of at least four 300-level business-core courses (advisor approval required).
for Technology Undergrate students, including Computer Science, Cyber Security, and Information Technology majors
- Work on a computer programming project at an institution site.
- Projects are institution-defined (advisor approval required).
- Approximately 168 hours are required to complete the course.
- This course is repeatable for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
For Business Graduate students
- Gain experience in a business organization through an internship or practicum.
- Students will seek an internship assignment and employment agreement.
- Students will counsel with the instructor and an employer-specified supervisor to complete the assignment.
- A workload of at least 100 hours is required (minimum 80 hours for international practicum trip).
- Students cannot take this course with their current employer.
- International students must meet the requirements of their visa for paid employment; these restrictions do not apply to unpaid internships.