Internships
Juniors, seniors, and graduate students are encouraged to seek at least one internship while completing a bachelor's or master's degree. Internships strengthen technical and professional skills, build confidence, enhance communication and teamwork abilities, and offer a valuable insight into career pathways.
| Career Development | Provides insight into career paths and succession planning within the chosen field. Internships improve résumés and employment prospects. |
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| Professional Skills | Allows an opportunity to observe and apply classroom knowledge in a working environment |
| Industry Knowledge | Expands knowledge regarding the industry, potential competitors, vendors, customers, and products/services |
| Communication Skills | Provides an opportunity to improve verbal and written communication skills |
| Personal Skills | Provides an opportunity to interact with organization leaders, and work in a diverse environment |
After an internship is secured, students may enroll in an internship course for credit during the internship. Enrollment includes establishing key goals and objectives, as well as tracking hours. Strong goals and objectives will benefit both the intern and the employer. The JHBC internship program was not established just to offer students credit for work, but rather, the program enables students to build a résumé with strong examples within a real-world environment. The program must balance that objective with the needs of the employer.
CSUSB and the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration provide resources for seeking internships.