UNCA Internship Program

Unlock possibilities with the UNCA Internship Program!

The Internship Program is here to connect UNCA juniors and December-graduating seniors to fantastic local internship opportunities that align with your career interests. The registration form is for spring semester internships spanning January – May 2024. Registration is capped at the first 35 eligible students to complete this form. 

How it Works: The purpose of this program is to make your search for a meaningful internship hassle and barrier-free. The program will match you with an employer internship opportunity in the local area. 
 
Funding: All internships will be funded. If the site’s opportunity is unpaid, the Career Center will pay your wage through our Internship Assistance Fund.
 
Timeline
  • September 13: Registration opens and will be capped at the first 35 eligible signups. 
  • Early October: Required pre-workshop will take place.
  • Late October: Students will be matched to interview with potential internship sites. 
  • Early November: Interviews with internship site matches will happen. 
  • Late November: Internship offers will go out. 
  • January 2024: Internships begin. 
  • May 2024: Internships end. 
Eligibility: For this pilot program, eligibility is limited to current juniors or December-graduating seniors.
Commitment: The internship will span the Spring semester, roughly 8-12 hours a week depending on the opportunity. Participation in a comprehensive preparation workshop is also required this semester in October.
 
Preparation workshops are currently offered on: 
  • Thursday, October 12 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm 
  • Saturday, October 14 from 10:00am – 2:00pm
  • Sunday, October 15 from 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Reach out to Grace Champion, Internship Program Manager, at gchampi1@unca.edu with any questions.