Welcome to the Career Center's experiential learning resource page where resources for for-credit internships and additional career-related experiences are readily available to students, faculty/staff, and employers. Questions regarding internships? Email Amie.Harvey@indstate.edu. 

Students and Faculty - Internship Resources

The for-credit internship resources below should ensure a smooth experience for students, faculty, and the host site. Please note that all for-credit internships must be processed through the Career Center and students must complete a Student Placement Agreement. Internships must be filed with the Career Center no later than the fifth day of the semester or students risk being administratively dropped from their internship. Questions about the internship process? Email Amie.Harvey@indstate.edu.

Internships 101

• Internship Handbook
• How to Submit an Experience

Host Site Materials

• Host Site Agreement Workflow
• Host Site Agreement (Sample)
• Employers with a Host Site Agreement
• Request a Host Site Agreement

Additional Resources

• Internship Incident Form
• CPT Frequently Asked Questions for International Students

Internship Search Resources (for students)

• Handshake - By signing into their MyISU, students can schedule an appointment to receive aid from a Career Coach with Internships.
• Work Learn Indiana - A free and easy way to find internships in a variety of regions, fields and industries throughout Indiana; they also offer Micro-internships. Micro-internships are short-term, project-based experiences that allow employers to hire students specifically for the purpose of completing a singular project. They typically last from 10 to 80 hours of work with most projects being due within a week to a month after assignment.
• Internships.com - A website that helps you find internships along with giving you tips for resumes, cover letter, and nailing your interview.
• LinkedIn - Here, one can post a job listing, find a job, or find a course or training to find the right job or internship for them. Get up-to-date contact information, including email addresses, for millions of companies.
• Parker Dewey - If you are launching your career, Parker Dewey provides a tremendous opportunity. Not only can you explore different career paths and work on interesting assignments, you can also demonstrate your abilities to potential employers while building your professional portfolio and network. Beyond that, your academic experience will improve as you apply what is taught in the classroom to the real world (and vice versa). Oh, did we forget to mention that you get paid for all of this?
• Disney College Program - An internship open to all majors and located both in California and Florida. Through the internships, students can network with Disney leaders, earn college credit, live in a multicultural environment with 24-hour secured student housing, and enjoy unlimited admission to all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks.
• Internship Scholarship Programs - A series of several different programs with specific criteria mean to support targeted experiences that will develop students' understanding of themselves and a meaningful career path.
• Internships for Students with Disabilities - Review organizations and internship opportunites for students with disabilties.

Employer - Internship Resources

An internship is the perfect place to hone workplace skills. Through internships, our students can meet the demands to learn new proficiencies. With your help, current students can get that critical experience firsthand.

Host Site Materials

• Host Site Agreement Workflow
• Host Site Agreement (Sample)
• Employers with a Host Site Agreement
• Request a Host Site Agreement
• Indiana INTERNnet Internship How-To Guide