Internship experiences are highly valued by employers and students alike; however, a significant internship experience continues to be out of reach for many of our students due to financial constraints, international student status, lack of reliable transportation, or limitations stemming from a seen or unseen disability. Even without these hurdles, often students lack the confidence or work experience needed to pursue their dream internship opportunity. For many, an on-campus internship presents a much needed and attainable solution.
In the past 5 years, many colleges and universities have implemented on-campus internship programs in various forms to support their students’ career-readiness goals. As UL is Mason’s largest employer of student-wage and work-study employees, we are uniquely positioned to lead Mason’s efforts to convert existing opportunities into internships and develop new ways our students can benefit from an internship experience in our division.
