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Typically, 80 to 85 percent of our seniors have internship
work experiences. These opportunities become available
through the Career Services Department, faculty referrals
and contacts made by students.
Internships help create a bridge between the classroom and
the workplace and provide a skillbuilding experienced-based
learning opportunity.
Work experiences
help students to further define his/her
career goals, develop additional skills and become work
ready.
Eligible students should:
• Have completed their sophomore year (some
opportunities may be open to freshmen)
• Be in good academic standing
Interns:
• May work full time in the summer and/or part time
during the school year
• As a general rule, are paid by employers for their work
• May earn academic credit at the discretion of the
respective academic chairperson*
• May receive written performance evaluations at
the end of each work period (these are between the
employer and the intern student)
*Must be arranged prior to beginning internship
The Career Services Department will:
• Promote internships to companies and students
• Refer candidates’ resumes in response to company
requests
• Post job opportunities
• Advise candidates on –
◦ Self-directed searches
◦ Cover letters
◦ Resumes
◦ Interviewing skills
The Candidate’s Responsibilities:
• Post resume on Career Net
• Cover letters
• Interview preparation
• Do a self-directed search
• Check Career Net, job books and bulletin boards
• Keep the Career Services Department informed of
progress
Internships have been available through hundreds
of companies. A partial list includes:
Accenture
Affiliated Engineers
Astronautics
ATI Ladish Co.
Brady Corp.
Caterpillar Inc.
C.G. Schmidt
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Compaq Computer
Cooper Power Systems
Dedicated Computing
Direct Supply
Froedtert Hospital
Greenheck Fan Corp.
Harley-Davidson Co.
Johnson Controls Inc.
Kain Energy Corp.
KJWW Engineering
Magnetek Corp.
Midwest Generation
Modine Manufacturing Co.
Northwestern Mutual
Oshkosh Corp.
Plexus Corp.
Rexnord-Falk
Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Collins
United Conveyor Corp.
UPS
Walsh Construction
Zenith Electronics
Career-related Work Experience Through Internships