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Internship Resources for Students

Welcome to your one-stop guide for internships at Penn State Greater Allegheny. This page offers key information, tips, and resources to help you find, prepare for, and succeed in internships that build real-world skills and open doors to your future career.

The Internship Process

Internships are an important part of your college experience and career preparation. It’s best to start planning during your 4th or 5th semester so you can secure the right opportunity and meet important deadlines. Our structured internship process is designed to support your success from start to finish:

  • Register for the Internship Prep Course: Enroll in a one-credit course during your 4th or 5th semester to develop your application, networking, and interview skills.

  • Begin Your Internship Search: Start looking early, apply to multiple opportunities, and stay in touch with potential employers.

  • Collaborate with Advisors: Work with the campus internship coordinator and your faculty or staff advisor to finalize your internship legal learning agreement.

  • Submit Progress Reports: Keep everyone updated through Canvas with regular progress reports.

  • Complete Your Internship: End your experience by preparing a presentation and testimonial video to share what you’ve learned.

Why Internships Matter

Internships bridge classroom learning and your future career:

  • 94% of employers prefer candidates with internship experience.

  • 80% value graduates who can apply what they’ve learned in real-world settings.

They help you build skills, gain professional connections, and explore career paths. To help you succeed, Penn State Greater Allegheny offers:

  • Career Closet: Access professional clothing to look your best for interviews and internships.

  • The Internship Prep Advantage: Gain essential skills in application writing, networking, and interviewing.

  • Internship Showcase: Present your internship experience to the campus community at the end of each semester.


Internship FAQ's

Have questions about internships? Check out our FAQs page for answers to common concerns about applications, credit, deadlines, and more.

Additional Resources

Use Nittany Lion Careers to view job postings, post your resume in online resume books, find out about on-campus interviewing at several Penn State campuses, and more! You can upload a resume for employers to view. You also have access to hundreds of alumni to connect with via Lion Link. To access the system, use your standard Penn State User ID and password. Review the Job Posting/Company Verification Disclaimer.

Internships: From Campus to Career

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