Are you interested in an internship opportunity, but don't know where to start? This page will get you started with your search. However, be sure that you conduct your research and contact companies that you are interested in for further information.
Search for available internships on Chegg or search LinkedIn Learning through your student portal for internship webinars.
Below are additional internship opportunities and resources sorted by major interests.
Agriculture
AgCareers.com is available to offer support. To assist employers and the job seeker community, a compiled list of resources regarding the agriculture industry is available.
Environmental
Environmental Career Opportunities and information in renewable energy, green jobs, advocacy, environmental law, education, and engineering are available from this site.
Outdoor Enthusiasts
Cool Works provides opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts in exciting natural locations - ski areas, national parks, ranches, farms, and resorts. Keep in mind opportunities may be limited.
Financial
JP Morgan has internship opportunities available. Some applications are open and available.
Engineering
Visit College Central Network for local engineering opportunities.
Mediabistro is the largest job board for media professionals.
Parkland College Applied Media Promotions (AMP) is a student-staffed strategic communications firm operated by the Fine and Applied Arts Department at Parkland College. AMP provides students with the opportunity to enhance their writing, critical thinking, creative, and technical skills by producing promotional materials for nonprofit organizations in the Champaign-Urbana community. Visit their webpage for more information.
Science
Below are a number of programs dedicated to students interested in pursuing careers in STEM.
Additional Opportunities
Americorps is a network of national service programs, made up of three primary programs that each take a different approach to improving lives and fostering civic engagement. Members commit their time to address critical community needs like increasing academic achievement, mentoring youth, fighting poverty, sustaining national parks, preparing for disasters, and more.
Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated changemakers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation.
Idealist.org includes information on full-time internship and volunteer positions in the non-profit sector.
GoinGlobal is available to U.S. students looking for employment experiences abroad.
Youtern is a database of internships, useful articles about networking and job search opportunities.
USDA Internships includes opportunities at hundreds of locations across every state that include the occupational fields of:
- Veterinary Science
- Biological Sciences
- Engineering
- Agribusiness, Contracting, Procurement, and Industry
- General Administration and Office Support
Volunteer Opportunities
Parkland College is committed to volunteerism and community involvement. Students and employees take part in a variety of campus organizations, service-learning opportunities and volunteer events that foster and strengthen the bond between campus and community.
Visit Parkland College Service Learning Opportunities for more information.