Internship Information for Employers
Designing and Implementing an Internship Program
USM students are eager to put their knowledge and skills to good use with your organization. Internships offer experiential learning opportunities that offers meaningful project-based work related to a student’s field of study or career interest. Our team has created resources to help you jumpstart the development of your company’s or organization’s creation of an internship program.
Designing and Implementing an Internship Program Guide (PDF)
Additionally, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) website provides helpful articles and resources.
Remote Internships
Remote internships can be a valuable tool with reciprocal benefits, both for your organization and your interns’ career development. Unsure of where to start? Here are a few suggestions:
- Remote Internship Checklist
- Remote Workplace Agreement Template and a completed sample
- Remote Internship Status Report and a completed sample
- Examples of Learning Outcomes for Workplace Agreements
Promote your Internships to USM Students
Extend your reach to the widest possible pool of student interns through our no-cost online Job & Internship Board. We also share listings in our student e-newsletter.
Questions?
For partnership opportunities and internship questions, contact usmworksforme@maine.edu or 207-228-8505.
For Job & Internship Board assistance, please email usmcareers@maine.edu.