How do I get an Internship?

These are methods to help you find the right internship for you.

• Spend some time thinking about what type of internship experience you are interested in completing
• Brainstorm a list of organizations you would like to intern.  
• Meet with your academic department's Internship Coordinator
• Talk to potential employers at career and internship fairs.
• Remember, if you do not find an internship experience listed with the organization you're interested in, go directly to the source and inquire further!  Visiting the employer website can provide you with details on any internship programs they may have, or provide you with the information you need to inquire further.
• Don't forget to check on LinkedIn as well, where you can search for internship and entry-level job postings with companies related to people in your LinkedIn network.
• Reach out to your network via an informational interview, and make sure you ask where the person you are interviewing would recommend starting to look for internships in your field of interest.
• Make sure to fill out all of your paperwork correctly when applying for a posted internship! 
• Need more help?  Check out all the different ways that the Career Development Center can assist you!
• Check out the organizations’ websites and learn about their mission, noteworthy items that have been in the news, new program developments, and staff members.
• Handshake is a great resource for researching organizations that are specifically invested in Minnesota State Mankato students (See link to Video/Screencast below)
• Talk with people in your network to see if anyone has additional information about the organization you are interested in—often they have the “off the record” scoop and you can learn a lot from trusted sources.
• Keep organized notes on your findings to use as a resource in the application and interview process.
• Utilize your notes to form solid questions that you will ask at the end of your interview. You will impress them if you say “Upon doing some research, I found ____. Can you tell me more about this?”
• In any interactions with employers, know that they are the experts. Approach conversations with curiosity, not authority.

   

  Current Internship Openings

  Community First Student Run Credit Union Internship

  In January 2018, Community First launched the Community First Student Run Credit Union a student-run service center located in the heart of Mangilao near the campuses of University of Guam and Guam Community College. This student-run service center, the first of its kind on island, is operated by college students enrolled in either UOG or GCC and is open to serve all existing and new members of the credit union.Students are trained in the credit union’s policies and procedures and are mentored by at least one Community First manager. Students participate in the program for up to two semesters and are able to use their experience to springboard into a career in the finance industry.Want to see more of the student experience? Visit their webpage! BENEFITS: Paid internship for up to 2 semesters and gain valuable work experience in the financial institution industryParticipate in efforts to develop new and improve existing products or services for current and future credit union members.Conveniently located minutes away from UOG!Opportunities for full-time employment and post-graduate officer trainee programREQUIREMENTS:Must be 18 years or olderJunior in a 4 year program or sophomore in a 2 year programMust maintain a GPA of 3.0 or betterProvide two letters of recommendation from faculty or advisorsHOW TO APPLY: Download and complete SRCU applicationSecure two letters of recommendation from faculty or advisorSubmit application documents to hr@cfirstguam.comIMPORTANT DATES: Applications will be accepted from: June 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025Interviews & Screening will take place between:  TBANotice of selection: TBANew Semester Internship will begin: TBAOnboarding / Department field trips: TBA

  USDA-ARS Fellowship in Data Management and Machine Learning

  *Applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis.ARS Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is currently available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), located in Albany, California.The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency with a mission to find solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day from field to table. ARS will deliver cutting-edge, scientific tools and innovative solutions for American farmers, producers, industry, and communities to support the nourishment and well-being of all people; sustain our nation’s agroecosystems and natural resources; and ensure the economic competitiveness and excellence of our agriculture. The vision of the agency is to provide global leadership in agricultural discoveries through scientific excellence.Research Project: GrainGenes (https://wheat.pw.usda.gov) is a digital platform that serves small grains research communities as their central data repository and as a facilitator for community activities. It is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service to ensure long-term data sustainability and interactivity, primarily for wheat, barley, oat, and rye. As part of a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, the selected candidate will use his/her computational biology and machine learning background to help develop tools to transform data query, access, display, and sharing, perform analyses, present results, and publish manuscripts.  Learning Objectives: The participant will learn about the most recent advances in machine learning and data management in agricultural research. The participant will have the opportunity to collaborate with multiple USDA ARS scientists on using machine learning approaches, develop an expertise in accessing and managing agricultural data, learn how to present the outcomes of the research, and how to write scientific papers applying these approaches.Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Taner Sen (taner.sen@usda.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor(s).Anticipated Appointment Start Date: 2025. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and is contingent on the availability of funds.Level of Participation: The appointment is full time.Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. The anticipated stipend is $90,000 annually.Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only.ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and ARS. Participants do not become employees of USDA, ARS, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process, please email ORISE.ARS.PacificWest@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.Qualifications The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a doctoral degree in the one of the relevant fields.Preferred skills:Experience in computer science, bioinformatics, or computational biologyExperience in machine learning and artificial intelligenceExperience with genetics and genomic dataExperience with large, diverse datasets and data mining approachesProficiency in Linux and computational programmingStrong computational and analytical skillsStrong oral and written communication skillsStipend $90,000.00 YearlyPoint of Contact JaneenEligibility Requirements Citizenship: U.S. Citizen OnlyDegree: Doctoral Degree.

  Ceres Spring 2026 Co-op

  Apply for our Spring 2026 Co-Op Program.   Please note: This is a full-time, temporary, hybrid co-op based in Boston, MA that begins 01/12/2026 and ends 06/12/2026.  About CeresCeres is a nonprofit organization working with the most influential capital market leaders to solve the world’s greatest sustainability challenges. Through our powerful networks and global collaborations of investors, companies, and nonprofits, we drive action and inspire equitable market-based and policy solutions throughout the economy to build a just and sustainable future.   For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site (www.ceres.org). Here at Ceres, we value integrity, equity, belonging, compassion, and respect. We demonstrate those values through how we communicate and collaborate with our colleagues and external partners; and embody them in our decision making and advocacy efforts to create a more just and sustainable future.  About the Co-op Program  The Ceres Co-op Program is a six-month opportunity designed to provide undergraduate students, graduate students, and individuals within six months after graduation with meaningful work experience in the nonprofit sector, focusing on sustainability issues. Each participant is assigned a supervisor to provide direction, support, and mentorship throughout the program. This immersive co-op offers students an opportunity to gain professional work experience that furthers their education. Co-op participants will collaborate on projects and initiatives across various teams with programmatic impact at Ceres. Please note, while individuals hired into this co-op will be assigned to a department within Ceres and notified of their assigned project prior to their start date, each applicant will have the opportunity to provide a cover letter with a ranked list of the project(s) that would be of interest.This role is a temporary, full-time, hybrid position within commuting distance to Boston, MA. Co-ops will attend in-person meetings or events approximately 2-3 times per month. Candidates must be flexible to work with employees in all US time zones.   Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:Assist teams in planning, coordination, and execution of various projects, initiatives, and events. Support data tracking, research, and analysis for various programmatic or organizational initiatives. Draft communications including infographics, research briefs, presentations, and memos for internal and external audiences. Provide scheduling support for internal and external stakeholder meetings including developing meetings agendas, coordinating meeting logistics, taking minutes, and ensuring appropriate follow-up. Other projects as assigned.Projects for ConsiderationProject #1: Data Reporting with Organizational Strategy, Planning, and Results (OSPR) Team - The OSPR co-op will help support OSPR’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) projects, including interpreting and analyzing Ceres’ internal and external sustainability-related data sets. We are looking for a systems-thinker who is well-versed in Excel, data science, analysis, and visualization. Ideally, this individual would be familiar and interested in corporate sustainability. An additional benefit would be familiarity with platforms such as Bloomberg, Salesforce, AI, etc. Project #2: Methane and Data Centers with the Climate & Energy Team - Reducing methane emissions is one of the quickest, cheapest ways to address near-term climate change. To meet global net-zero targets, the oil and gas sector must cut its methane emissions 75% by 2030. That’s why our team prioritizes engaging oil and gas companies on methane emissions abatement. Ceres leadership has led to all International Oil Companies (IOCs), and an increasing number of National Oil Companies (NOCs), joining the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP)2.0, the global framework for methane emissions measurement and mitigation. All large oil and gas companies in the U.S. now have flaring and methane emissions reduction targets. But more can and needs to be done: (i) getting more NOCs, more Canadian companies, more midstream companies and more small companies to join the OGMP 2.0, and (ii) moving from commitments to action and results.Also, Ceres is leveraging a time-sensitive opportunity to mobilize institutional investors, companies, and policymakers to address the rapid growth of energy and water consumption in the tech industry, which is jeopardizing the availability of freshwater, the elimination of greenhouse gases (GHG) from the power grid, the health of people and communities, and the integrity of natural ecosystems.The co-op will support both projects by: conducting analysis and research, writing briefs, memos, and other research and analytical items, coordinating internal activities across teams at Ceres, and by organizing engagements with tech sector companies, investors, NGOs, policy makers, regulators, and other key stakeholders.Project #3: Valuing Water Finance Initiative with the Water Team - Ceres works with companies, investors, policymakers, environmental organizations, and other stakeholders to improve water stewardship and increase reporting on water issues that pose risks to businesses, communities, and the environment. This co-op will help us advance our work on assessing and addressing corporate water risks and opportunities primarily through the Valuing Water Finance Initiative -- a global investor-led initiative to engage a focus list of 72 companies belonging to industrial sectors responsible for the most severe and systemic impacts on freshwater resources, and the Water and High-Tech Working Group — a hub for investor education and idea sharing.This co-op will conduct company and sector research, develop materials such as research briefs for use in investor engagements with companies as well as slides for company and investor briefings on research findings. This role offers exposure to corporate benchmarking, sustainable finance, investor engagement, and water stewardship while providing opportunities to collaborate with several Ceres teams and external stakeholders. Deliverables may include research documents, presentation decks, survey drafting and analytical inputs that inform investor-company engagements.Project #4: Regenerative Agriculture with the Food & Forests Team - Food companies are increasingly developing and disclosing strategies that are centered on regenerative agriculture. Investors are interested in ensuring that regenerative agriculture strategies are linked to companies’ material climate and nature-related risks. The co-op will examine regenerative agriculture practices and their expected outcomes to create an easy-to-interpret matrix of the various outcomes that result from regenerative practices. These insights will help strengthen the business case for regenerative agriculture by identifying where practices can create value for companies, investors, and producers. The findings will directly support our work in guiding corporate strategies, engaging with companies and investors, and advancing pre-competitive collaboration.The co-op will also provide ad-hoc research for the Business for Sustainable and Resilient Agriculture Working Group, the Dairy Leadership Roundtable, and the Wheat Leadership Roundtable.  Qualifications  Currently matriculated in an undergraduate or graduate program or within six (6) months after graduation. Demonstrated interest in environmental or sustainability issues (ESG).Strong administrative, organizational, communication, logistical, and time-management skills. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Effective oral and written communication skills and effective presentation style. Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods preferred. Excellent analytical skills and ability to comprehend, synthesize, and communicate complex sustainability issues. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), databases, and e-mail computer applications. Interest in being part of a diverse workforce and willingness to support Ceres’ Commitment to Inclusion and Equity.Willingness to travel to the Boston office at least 2-3 times per month for in-person meetings.CompensationThe hourly rate for all Co-Op positions is $18.00/hr. Please note, this position is not eligible for benefits.     Ceres CultureEveryone has a role to play in the movement towards a more just and sustainable world.  At Ceres, we are committed to intentionally and carefully curating, engaging, and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We endeavor to create a supportive environment that sparks innovation, fosters respect, and allows Ceres employees, in all roles at all levels, to come together equally to be fulfilled, successful, and to thrive.     Ceres is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.       If you have questions related to the above statement or need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact our ADA Coordinator at ADArequest@ceres.org. Please note, this email address is for ADA inquiries only.        How To ApplyWe encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org.To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter through our online application. In the cover letter, please list and rank the project(s) for which you would like to be considered. Professional references may be requested during the selection process. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as Ceres is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. 

  Getty Investments Internship

  G E T T Y   I N V E S T M E N T S   S U M M E R   I N T E R N S H I P   P R O G R A MDo you want to learn about the world of investing? Do you want to learn about artificial intelligence (“AI”) companies such as ChatGPT and other generative AI companies? Take a peek at how companies like WhatsApp and TikTok get started by venture capital or how real estate properties like Mammoth Mountain, Under Canvas and Amangiri become go-to destinations. Learn about stocks, bonds, hedge funds, private equity and real estate and how these investments support operations of a non-profit organization like the Getty.The Investments Department at the Getty manages a portfolio of $9.6 billion invested across the public and private markets. We are a 10-person team excited to provide a great learning opportunity for individuals who are eager to explore investment management. You will have the opportunity to learn from managing directors and analysts across asset classes, interact with fund managers, and participate in group discussions on investment ideas and asset allocation throughout a 10-week intensive and hands-on program.We encourage applicants from groups underrepresented in careers related to finance and investment management, which can include groups defined by – among other things – socio-economic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin, and/or any life experiences that add diverse and underrepresented perspectives.Internships are full-time beginning early-June 2026, and ending early-August 2026 and will be held at the Getty Center in Los Angeles. If public health guidelines prevent staff from working on-site, the program will be conducted remotely.Interns will receive a stipend of $7,150 for the ten-week period.Health insurance, housing and transportation are not provided.Interns will be trained to:• Assist with analyzing portfolios and portfolio companies• Assist with initial and ongoing due diligence of investment managers• Research and evaluate investment strategies• Provide support for ongoing operations and ad hoc research and analysisCulmination Project:Participants will work towards a special research project to be presented to the Investments Team at the end of the program.Qualifications:• Intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills• Demonstrated interest in the investment industry• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)• Accounting, Investments, Finance, or Economics related coursework (preferred but not required)How to Apply:Applicants are required to submit the requirements detailed below by 5 pm Pacific Standard Time on Friday, November 30, 2025. Materials received after the deadline will result in an incomplete application. We cannot accept applications hand-delivered to the Getty Center or those sent by postal mail or fax. On the resume, please include GPA and coursework (if any) in math, economics, finance, and accounting. Please be aware that we may request hard copies of official transcript(s) at a later date in the evaluation process.Notification: Due to the large volume of applications received, staff is unable to respond to application-related questions once the deadline has passed. Candidates will be contacted for phone or video conference interviews in October, November, and December. All applicants will be notified of the Getty's decision by mid Janurary 2026.

  2026 SUPPLY CHAIN SUMMER INTERNSHIP - SUPPLY CHAIN MGMT INTERN (42083)

  The Role Newport News Shipbuilding offers internships which allow students to gain experience in technical or administrative positions and provide the opportunity to gain experience in their field of study as well as an understanding of our business. This opportunity could possibly lead to future full time employment but is not guaranteed. Some engineering, technical, and waterfront positions may require the ability to physically access a wide variety of work sites, including those aboard ships under various stages of construction or overhaul, including the use of vertical and inclined ladders, and may involve limited kneeling, stooping, standing, etc.Must Have Be enrolled in a degree program that supports the company's business requirements, typically in the following areas: Supply Chain Management; have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (Official transcripts will be required); Attend a college/university (undergraduate or graduate program) in the fall following the internship; Work a 40-hour work week for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer.Must be enrolled in a 4-year college/university (or 2+2 program) or master's degree programs for Fall 2026Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greaterUnofficial transcripts are required when applying.  Failure to upload transcripts at time of application will result in automatic disqualification