Internship Openings

Internships can take place locally, in your own community, or virtually, outside your region. It's a question of what best fits you and what is currently available. The internship program does identify opportunities and we also provide many resources to help you find an intern opportunity. We encourage you to review your options, conduct research, and consider what would be the ideal experience for you.

Identify and Interview for an Internship

The internship director and internship coordinator will have a list of available internships. These lists vary from term to term. In some cases, we have developed partnerships with local businesses and they have local intern positions available on a rotating basis. We also have programs within the School, such as the Technology Center, which often have internship opportunities available.

We also keep a list of online resources to help identify possible internships. The online resources include both local and virtual positions. Spend some time reviewing your options and consider what position would be the best fit for you.

Current List of Internships

Please contact the internship director and internship coordinator via the link below for a current list of internships.

Tips for Identifying an Internship

  • Personal Connections

    Personal Connections

    Friends and Family

    Ask your friends and family for introductions. They might know the perfect person or firm who would be interested in working with an intern.

    Professors and Instructors

    Your professors have years of experience in the industry. Be polite and develop a professional relationship with your professors. Consider asking them for referrals and possible leads for companies who may have intern positions available.

  • Job Fairs

    Job Fairs

    Whether they are local in your region or virtual, job fairs are an excellent place to begin your search. Work on your resume and elevator speech; print out business cards. Be ready to impress and make those professional connections.

  • Professional Associations

    Professional Associations

    Have you taken advantage of all the professional associations offered through the Office of Student Life? Have you researched professional associations for your particular specialization? Research them now while you still qualify for student registration fees. Many professional associations have job boards on their sites that can lead to promising internship options.

  • Meetup Groups

    Meetup Groups

    Have you ever attended a Meetup group for professionals? Look up Meetup.com and conduct a search for your region by zip code. It’s entirely possible there will be Meetup groups for web designers, PHP developers, software developers, and programmers. These groups are excellent opportunities to network (for free) with local people.

  • Nonprofit Organizations

    Nonprofit Organizations

    Nonprofits typically run on a shoestring budget with talented employees and volunteers. They often need databases and websites to be developed, as well as marketing campaigns and network expansions. They have skilled employees on staff who may be excellent mentors or supervisors for an internship.

    Contact nonprofits in your area and discuss their needs and your interests. There could be a perfect match.

  • Web Searches

    Web Searches

    Don’t forget all the sites dedicated to internship searches. You can start on popular sites such as CareerBuilder.com and move on to Internships.com. There are many options available, just remember to use the filters (time, location, etc.) to help narrow your search options.

The Center for Career Advancement

Purdue Global Career Specialists are trained professionals who may be aware of companies interested in hosting interns. They can also help you prepare your resume and conduct mock interviews.

Internship Search Resources

Your career focus area will play a large role in determining whether your internship is regional or virtual. For instance, social media and web development are popular opportunities for virtual intern boards, but network administrators are not as likely to find a match.

Regional Internship Search

The best place to start searching for regional internships is the same place you would look for a job. All of the popular job boards, such as CareerBuilder and Monster, have the option to search for internships.

Virtual Internship Search

Is a virtual internship a match for your degree plan and career path? You can search virtual internship boards by region and industry and review the types of companies that tend to have more virtual placements.

More About the Internship Program

Internship Overview

Learn about the IT internship program and how to get started.

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Eligibility and Requirements

Explore requirements and eligibility for the internship program.

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Internship FAQs

Find answers to common questions about the internship program.

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