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

  Tata Global Internships

  Tata Global InternshipsOrganization name: Agratas Energy Storage Solutions Private LimitedCompany Brief: Agratas Energy Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, was established in March 2023 to lead the Tata Group’s strategic entry into the advanced battery and energy storage sector. Headquartered in Mumbai, Agratas is focused on designing, developing, and manufacturing Advanced Chemistry Cells (ACC) and battery packs for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS). The company is setting up large-scale greenfield manufacturing facilities in Sanand, Gujarat (India) and Bridgwater, Somerset (UK), with a planned capacity of over 20 GWh, aimed at supporting Tata Motors and other global customers. Agratas combines cutting-edge R&D, sustainable manufacturing, and global collaboration to drive innovation in clean energy. With a strong emphasis on community impact, digital integration, and operational excellence, Agratas is positioned as a key enabler of the Tata Group’s clean mobility and energy transition strategy. Industry: Cell and Battery ManufacturingProject Title: Global Logistics Disruptions and Organizational Service ReadinessContext:Global logistics operations are facing heightened disruptions due to geopolitical tensions, regulatory divergence, and infrastructure bottlenecks. These challenges are impacting cross-border supply chains, especially in India and the UK, leading to delays, increased costs, and reduced visibility. There are constraints in freight capacity, customs clearance, and real-time tracking, which may affect internal production schedules and external customer commitments.Global logistics disruptions are becoming more frequent and complex, affecting Agratas’ ability to meet delivery timelines and expand operations in India and the UK. With increasing customer expectations and supply chain volatility, there is an urgent need to build resilience. This project is to explore innovative, data-driven solutions to strengthen our supply chain strategy. He/She will bring fresh perspectives, conduct agile research, and support the development of actionable insights that can inform decision-making in a dynamic global environment.Project Scope:Intern will conduct research on current global logistics challenges and emerging trends, with a focus on disruptions affecting India and UK supply chains. He/She will analyze key pain points such as freight capacity limitations, customs clearance delays, and gaps in real-time tracking. He / She will also identify relevant digital tools and agile logistics practices that can address these issues. Based on his/her findings, intern will propose actionable recommendations to enhance Agratas’ service readiness and supply chain resilience.Deliverables:Intern is expected to deliver a research summary with benchmarking insights, a clear analysis of key problems and opportunity areas, and strategic recommendations supported by relevant data. The project will conclude with a presentation of findings to the leadership team, highlighting actionable solutions for improving logistics resilience.Specific Skill Required: Should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a basic understanding of global supply chain and logistics concepts. They should be comfortable with research, data analysis, and tools like Excel or Power BI, and able to communicate findings clearly. A strategic mindset and business awareness are preferred. 

  Marketing Internship

  Main tasks for a Marketing internship:marketing on line, blogging, community management, sales: the intern will be trained in order to perform different Mkg campaigns using google adwords, wordpress, facebook, twitter and social media managers as well as viral video campaigns on you tube and other medias in order to increase the promotion of our products and services.Required profile for a Marketing internship: english spoken is a plusRemuneration (if any): none, commission basis on the salesStart date: flexible (recruitment during all the year)Length: flexible (according to the needs of the applicant between 1 to 6 month) 

  Campus Social Builder Ambassador

  Campus Social Builder Ambassador -Content Creator Track (Paid)About A1ZapThe TeamOur founders previously built Forage - growing it to 10M+ users, partnering with 5,000+universities and hundreds of Fortune 500 companies, and taking it through a successful exit.We’re also 2x Y-Combinator founders, and are now working alongside a broader team ofbuilders, creators, and operators helping launch and scale products like RMR acrosscampuses.In short, A1Zap is built by a team that has done this before.What We’re BuildingWe’re building the platform for the Social Builders era—now, social isn’t just something youconsume, but something you create and run together.On A1Zap, you can turn ideas into mini-apps, games, and tools instantly, and share themwith the communities you care about.The RoleWe’re selecting 6 Social Builder Ambassadors to launch or grow mini projects on campus.Your role is to introduce something fun, useful, or interesting to your college and help itspread - all built on A1Zap.This is a creator-first role. Your edge is how you package the journey:- The problem- The people- The culture around it on campusThe role will be remote, 5-6 hours a week, taking applicants on a rolling basis.What You’ll DoCreate content: Document your journeyShip: Launch mini apps on campus, run an account tied to your project or nicheIterate: Test hooks, formats, and ideas quicklyContent You Might Make● Vox pops/spontaneous, on-campus interviews● Reactions, roasts, experiments● Building apps live, in person● ...and anything else you see fit!If you...● think in hooks, formats, and content loops,● enjoy filming, editing, or being on camera,● seek creator x builder crossovers,● want to build + grow an audience at the same time,● and understand what makes people stop scrolling,...then you’ll love working at A1Zap.How To ApplyWhen has a piece of content actually made you do something, and what was it?Tell us here

  Campus Social Builder Fellowship

  Campus Social Builder Fellowship -Founder Track (Paid)Launch something on your campus that people actually use.About A1ZapThe TeamOur founders previously built Forage - growing it to 10M+ users, partnering with 5,000+universities and hundreds of Fortune 500 companies, and taking it through a successful exit.We’re also 2x Y-Combinator founders, and are now working alongside a broader team ofbuilders, creators, and operators helping launch and scale products like RMR acrosscampuses.In short, A1Zap is built by a team that has done this before.What We’re BuildingWe’re building the platform for the Social Builders era—now, social isn’t just something youconsume, but something you create and run together.On A1Zap, you can turn ideas into mini-apps, games, and tools instantly, and share themwith the communities you care about.The RoleWe’re selecting 6 Campus Social Builders to launch and grow a mini project on campus.You’ll pick a small problem, introduce something fun, useful, or interesting to your collegeand help it spread - all built on A1Zap.You’ll act as both a builder and campus ambassador - launching the app, sharing it withstudents, and helping it become something people actually use.This is a builder-first role focused on execution and distribution. The role will be ~5-6hrscommitment a week, for 12 weeks. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.The role will be remote, 5-6 hours a week, taking applicants on a rolling basis.What You’ll DoBuild: Develop a mini-app (tool, game, or social layer)Launch: Work with us to launch it into your campus, running an IG/tiktok accountLearn distribution: Use our playbooks to drive adoptionTrack growth: Signups, DAUs, retentionIterate: Improve based on real user behaviourIf you...● love tinkering or solving problems you see on campus/amongst friends● enjoy working with data and going deep into problems● are curious about startups and tech, either deep in the ecosystem or just starting toexplore...then you’ll love working at A1Zap.What You Get● Weekly stipend● Performance bonuses based on growth● Direct support from founders (Ex Forage, 2x YC)● Playbooks for product + distribution● A launched product with real usersHow To ApplyWhat’s something you’ve designed, built or worked on that you were genuinely excited toshare with others?Tell us here.

  Biomedical and veterinary sciences traineeship opportunities in the European Medicines Agency (October 2026)

  The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is looking for motivated, qualified recent graduates or students on an Erasmus+ or other programme or PhD students or Masters university student (with a previous degree) who are interested in gaining experience and contribute to the Agency’s work for every patient in Europe.  At EMA, traineeships are designed to enhance your knowledge and provide hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. You'll be performing tasks that not only benefit your training but also help you grow professionally.  Only nationals of the EU/EEA are eligible to apply. Closing date 6 May 2026 23:59 CET, with intake date (1st day of contract) 1 October 2026.      This year’s opportunities include: Trainee (Environmental sustainability in the manufacturing of human medicines)  Trainee (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Inspections under the New EU Legislation) Trainee (Improving the availability of information on the medicines for older people) Trainee (Refining regulatory intelligence on not-for-profit medicine developments) Trainee (Shape the Future: AI-Powered Clinical Trial Assessment) Trainee (Evolving Veterinary Division data analytics capabilities) Trainee (Innovation and Horizon Scanning) Trainee (Analysis of innovation in biopharmaceutical small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)) Trainee (Improving consistency of MRLs for substances used in both veterinary drugs and pesticides) Trainee (Evolving PMS data management, governance and data analytics capabilities) Trainee (International regulatory cooperation and global health) Trainee (In vitro diagnostics for AMR and health threats) Trainee (Optimising assessments in the context of referral procedures) Trainee (Implementation and impact analysis of the new Variation Classification Guidelines) Trainee (Development of a digital resource based on existing labelling guidance and data) Trainee (Streamlining non-clinical requirements for severe debilitating and life-threatening diseases) Trainee (Strengthening integrated quality & knowledge management of Agency's scientific committees) Trainee (Inclusion of elderly patients in pivotal clinical trials supporting cancer indications) Trainee (Voluntary Data Submission Pilot for New Approach Methodologies) Trainee (Pharmacokinetic studies of biosimilars in trial registries: retrieval and evaluation) Trainee (New tools in Pharmacovigilance) Trainee (Supply chain vulnerability assessment) Trainee (Mobile app development for veterinary antimicrobial use guidance) Trainee (Improving public access to Veterinary Medicines data) Trainee (Analysis of the New Pharmaceutical Legislation's impact on process documentation) Trainee (Implementation of the new pharma legislation for marketing authorisations and incentives) Trainee (Regulatory science communication and engagement) Trainee (Diabetes, Obesity and Cardiometabolic Therapies - Development and Innovation) Trainee (Database of centrally approved antibiotics and antifungals)     What do we offer: A ten-month traineeship at the Agency’s premises in Amsterdam (1 October 2026 - 31 July 2027) Stipend: €2,049.77 net per month Mentorship Career guidance and development Social activities: Engage in various social activities to build connections and enjoy your time at EMA. 2 days of remote work per week 20 days of paid leaves A community and network of trainees from all over the European Union  More information regarding the traineeship program can be found on our Careers website through this link: EMA Careers - Traineeship   Would you like to know what are the requirements to apply to a traineeship at EMA? How is the selection process? What to expect if you are selected? Do not miss the informative session on the 14th of April 2026.