Career Services | Internships

You should participate in an internship to:

Gain related work experience and improved job skills
Earn academic units toward your degree while working
In some cases, earn money while learning
Make important networking contacts
Increase employment opportunities after graduation

To find an internship contact:

Vanguard University Career Services
Your department professors
Vanguard Alumni through the Alumni Relations Department
The Internet
A company’s Human Resources Department
A company’s web site

General Internship Sites

Communication/Media

Government (See also Business & International)

California State Assembly and Senate Fellowship & Intern Programs
Washington Internships for Students of Engineering
The Washington Center Internships
Smithsonian Institution Internship Programs
U.S. State Department Internships
National Security Agency Intern Programs
Cato Institute Internships
IEL Embassy & Diplomatic Scholars Intern Program
Global Policy Forum Internships
The Urban Institute
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research Internships
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
OPM Federal Government Human Resources Agency
STEP Student Temporary Employment Program, another name for a temporary internship with a federal agency, is a great way for students to be exposed to the government. STEP positions are paid and can range from a summer job to a position that lasts as long as the student is in school. It is not necessary for the work to be related to the student’s academic major, which allows the student to gain experience in a variety of fields. Students enrolled in high school, a two-year or four-year college or university, a technical or vocational school, or a graduate program are eligible to apply. The program requires that the student be a U.S. citizen.
SCEP Student Career Experience Program, SCEP positions, which are for undergraduate and graduate students, are substantive internships in federal agencies. The work must be related to the student’s area of study and requires the agency to have a formal commitment with the student’s institution. Most positions are paid, and the student may also receive academic credit. If the student successfully completes 640 hours of work, he or she can be appointed to a permanent position without going through the traditional hiring process. This program requires its students to be U.S. citizens.
FCIP Federal Career Intern Program, FCIP is designed to help agencies attract top undergraduate and graduate students to a variety of entry-level paid positions. These are two-year, full-time commitments, and not short-term internships. They involve various development and training programs, often grouping new FCIPs into a cohort. Upon successful completion of the program, participants may be eligible for permanent placement within an agency. Individuals interested in career intern opportunities should contact the specific agency directly. Agencies control their own FCIP hiring process and may restrict the selection pool to certain schools.

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You should participate in an internship to:

General Internship Sites

Communication/Media

Government (See also Business & International)

History/Museum/Social Sciences

International (See also Government)

Non-Profit

Recreation/Sports/Fitness

Science/Math/Engineering