Finding an Internship
There are many resources available to assist you in your search. Here are some ideas on where to find an internship.
UV Job Board:
The UV Job Board is the best place to receive information on all internships posted for UVU students through the Career Services and Student Employment office.Log on to the UV Job Board and do a search by clicking”internships/co-op” in the Position Type box. You will then see a list of internship opportunities and find application instructions. We have also compiled a list of great internship opportunities in Washington DC (pdf). We are even able to provide student housing (pdf) to those who do an internship in our nation's capital.
Hot Internships E-mail:
You have the opportunity to receive a weekly e-mail informing you of great internship opportunities that have recently been posted on the UV Job Board. Just be registered on the Job Board and you will automatically start receiving e-mails about these internship opportunities! Check out our current Hot Internships.Career Services Counselor:
Set up an appointment to meet with a career counselor at Career Services & Student Employment. They have many resources and networks to assist you in finding an internship. You can also get help in preparing a resume and perfecting interviewing skills. To make an appointment with a counselor call 801-863-6364 or come to our office in LC 409.Internship Department Coordinators:
Each department has an Internship Department Coordinator who can help you with resources to find an internship, assist you in the internship process, and give you more information about opportunities specifically for your major. Make sure you contact them before you begin an internship!Domestic Internships:
This website offers over 3,500 internship opportunities offered by various employers and governmental agencies throughout the United States. Log on using the following username and password. Username: degree Password: workAdditional Domestic Internship Web Sites:
Regional Domestic Internships:
This site is a national internship opportunity site. Internships are listed based on geographical concentration. A hard copy of all of the regional internship opportunities is available in Internship office. Contact Marsha Haynes, Director of Internship Services and Student Employment, in LC 409, to browse the contents of this internship resource.Governmental Internships:
Each semester, governmental agencies offer internship opportunities, including some in Washington, DC. More information can be found at the links below.- DC Internships
- Federal Job Postings
- Career Onestop
- Career Voyages
- USDA
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management
- Student Jobs.gov
- USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
- Partnership for Public Service
- The Washington Center
Internship Partnerships:
The following internet sites represent employers who have established a partnership relationship with Utah Valley University by offering Internship/Co-Op opportunities on an ongoing basis. These web site links provide direct access to Internship/Co-Op opportunities with UVU Internship/Co-Op sponsors and employers.International Internships:
Many companies offer international internship opportunities, incorporating different interests and cultures to create a unique learning experience. For more information, contact a Career Counselor at 801-863-6364 and research the links below.Check out these links to help you get ready to apply for an Internship!