Internships

Get career experience

At Jamestown Community College, your internship is a mentored work experience with an educational focus, where you'll gain knowledge and skills in a career field. According to the National Association of College Employers, 70% of employers say that they hire their interns for full-time positions after graduation before looking elsewhere.

With an internship, you can:

  • Gain insight about a specific industry, career field, or workplace
  • Be more competitive for jobs and transfer schools
  • Meet people in the industry and gain professional contacts
  • In addition to earning academic credit, some internships are also paid

How to apply for an internship

  1. Meet with your academic advisor to discuss how an internship fits into your academic plans.
  2. Browse and apply to internship opportunities in Handshake. If you don't find what you're looking for, Career Services may be able to create an internship customized to your interests!
  3. Meet with Career Services to discuss the results of your internship search and, if needed, alternative site ideas.
  4. Work with Career Services to complete a learning contract and enroll in your internship as a course.

Internship deadlines

If you want a fall 2024 internship, you must meet with Career Services by October 1, 2024. After this date, you will need to consider a spring 2025 or summer 2025 internship instead.

If you want a spring 2025 internship, you must meet with Career Services by February 27, 2025. After this date, you will need to consider a summer 2025 or fall 2025 internship instead.

Internship locations

Internships are customizable to your career interests and needs. We have many different opportunities available. Meet with Career Services to discuss any sites you might have in mind or to get ideas for where you might apply.

These employer partners have recently taken JCC interns. This list is informational and does not guarantee that you will secure an internship at one of these sites.

International Internships
Internships at Disney
Internships in New York
Scheduling & Transportation

How do I fit an internship into my schedule? Most internships are a credit bearing course and are considered part of your course load, so you will need to schedule for it just like you would any other class. Most employers are aware when they hire college students that they will need to work around their class schedules.

When should I start looking for an internship? You can look for an internship as soon as possible, and at least during the semester prior to the semester you wish to do the internship. Many students do not complete their internship until their second year, but it is never too soon to start planning.

Do I need to provide my own transportation? Some internships are available on campus or within walking distance from campus. If the internship is located in the community, you will need to have reliable transportation to and from the internship site. Some internships may require you to drive during internship hours.