The Riley Guide: Job Banks & Recruiters

Internships, Apprenticeships,
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Internships / Co-Ops / Study Abroad
Apprenticeships & The Job Corps || Volunteer Opportunities

Many of the sites tagged --New Grad/Entry-Level-- on our page for Job Lead Banks & Recruiters will have internship listings. In addition, sources listing internships in one particular industry or field have been included with those listings, so be sure to check our many Job Listings.

Internships / Co-Ops / Study Abroad

Some internships sites which focus on a particular field have been included within the various pages. You should also be aware that many employers like Ford post internship opportunities on their corporate home pages. Use the Employer Research page to target them.

Ayn Rand Institute Internship Program

"Are you a college student with an excellent academic record who takes ideas seriously? Are you interested in studying Objectivism and intending to pursue an intellectual career? ARI’s unique work-study Internship Program offers students a chance to spend a summer studying Objectivism under the guidance of professional Objectivist intellectuals while working at the Ayn Rand Institute."

International Opportunities Program – Non-Study Opportunities

...this list has been put together by the Center for International Education at the University of California, Irvine. It links to opportunities for non-study international experience abroad situations. The specific situations are divided into five categories – work, volunteer, internship, research, and teaching – and each lists web sites you can visit as well as some of the better-known programs offering opportunities.

Federal Internships from the Washington DC JobSource

...links to the internship opportunities available in each agency or department including a list of links to all members of the U.S. House of Representatives and internships offered in their offices.

Internship Links, California Polytechnic State University

Developed by the Career Services Center at CalPoly, this lists links to internship opportunities in Agriculture & Environment, Arts, Business & Economics, Communication & Media, Experiential Education, Government & Washington DC, History &Museum, International, Nonprofit, Recreation & Sports & Fitness, Science & Math & Engineering, and General Internships. They also have some links to sources for summer jobs and an article on how to land your dream internship.

College Grad.com Internships

...perform a quick keyword search or use the Advanced search feature to limit yourself to a specific location, industry focus, or other criteria. While you are here, check out CollegeGrad.com's list of Top Intern Employers for 2008. This list is the result of a survey done by CollegeGrad.com and is ranked according to the number of interns the employer expects to hire. Click on an employer's name to a quick description of the company and links to its website, careers page, college page, and internship page. Great resource from this great site.

Capital Fellows Program

Operated by the Center for California Studies, this program offers 64 fellowships in various positions in the state government of California. "Fellows in each program work for 11 months, receive health benefits and a monthly stipend of $1972 and are considered employees of CSUS. They work as full-time members of a legislative, executive, or judicial branch office, and are typically given assignments with a significant amount of responsibility and challenges. Fellows also enroll as graduate students at CSUS and receive 12 graduate credits from the CSUS Government Department or Public Policy and Administration Program." To be eligible, you must have a degree from a 4-year college and be a US citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid work visa. This is a yearly program with all applications due in February.

Council on International Education Exchange

...if you are considering international studies or internships, you may want to check out the programs and services offered by this organization. They offer information on summer employment and internship opportunities throughout the world, including listings of opportunities you can search, and they will help you with the legal paperwork necessary to get the proper work documents. There is a fee for participating in their programs, but the support they provide you is worth every cent.

Dynamy

"...a non-profit experiential education program that offers young people (18-24) the opportunity to explore their developing interests and strengths outside the classroom before facing the high-stakes, hyper-competitive and economically decisive commitment to an academic institution or professional apprenticeship." Not only are you working in an internship program, you are also learning independence and earning college credit (if you want). No, this is not a free program, but having worked with college students for over 13 years, I think many could have benefitted from a "gap year" program of this type. Elect to go to Santa Rosa, CA, or my former home of Worcester, MA (nice place. You'll like it there.)

GoAbroad.com

...iis filled with information geared to college students, but it covers almost anything you might want to find out about going overseas. Search for internships, volunteer opportunities, teaching opportunities, study opportunities, travel information, and much more. The site has featured programs under each area but below that offers a full directory search starting with a target country.

INROADS

Started by Frank C. Carr back in 1970, INROADS works "to develop and place talented minority youth in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership." To do this, they help to place talented diversity youth in internships in some of the top companies and organizations in the US.

InternshipPrograms.com

... search by company or region. Note that many organizations posting here are not listing actual internships available, but are saying you should contact them about opportunities. Some want mail or phone contact, no web or email. Now part of Wetfeet.com

Intrax Career Development

As an official sponsor designated by the U.S. Department of State to administer the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa program, Intrax serves as the liaison between international participants and U.S. host companies, providing support and assistance with the documentation needed to obtain the J-1 visa. They do not find you an internship in the US, they assist you with the visas necessary for you to enter the country legally once you have your internship offer. This is not a free service, but they do offer free advice on how to find U.S. internships and how to prepare a resume and cover letter according to US practices. They also explain the J-1 visa application process and their role in assisting you. Their corporate offices are in San Francisco, CA, but they have several European offices for ease of contact.

Finding Science Internships from was Sistahs in Science

... a Mount Holyoke College student organization for minority women in the sciences, founded four years ago by Professor of Chemistry, Sheila Browne and her student, LeAnn Williams. This site is designed to help science students to find and obtain research internships in science and offers information on resume preparation, career development, and links to resources for internship opportunities.

Find a Job or Internship: The Russian and East European Institute

...links to lists of web sites of companies and organizations that frequently hire in the Russian and East European fields, divided by sector to help you better focus your job search. Job sites in Hungarian, Polish, Czech, Russian and Bulgarian are also included, and you should not overlook the Career Night handout with its list of resources. This resource is a service of the Russian and East European Institute at Indiana University, Bloomington.

One Day, One Internship

..."the insider’s guide to unique and exciting internship opportunities for college students. Immerse yourself in our employer profiles and discover how you can become a smarter internship searcher." Like the extremely useful One Day, One Job, this site blogs about internship opportunities with various employers. Yes, they link to those opportunities, but the real value here is the discussion of what you can expect and what kinds of internships are available from each employer. It's a new site, but already valuable.

Studyabroad.com

...provides links and contact information for thousands of opportunities in dozens of countries. Search by country, or use the menu for language programs, internships, or summer jobs. Consult the “StudyAbroad.com Handbook” for tips on living abroad, including the section on “Before You Leave Home.” Contact the specific sites for more information about their programs.

Internships, Co-Ops, etc.

This section of JobWeb offers articles on how these programs can benefit you, how to get the internship you want, and tips on interview and resume preparation. JobWeb is operated by NACE, the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

SEO: Sponsors for Educational Opportunity

..."a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1963 as one of New York City's first mentoring programs for high school students of color." SEO is an educational not for profit that offers internships to college students of Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American decent. The purpose of the Career Program is to place talented students of color in premiere summer internships that can lead to full-time job offers. To be eligible, you must be in your second-year (sophomores), third-year (juniors) or final-year (seniors) of undergraduate studies. US citizens studying abroad or F-1 students studying in the US are eligible to participate in the SEO program. Your GPA must be 3.0 or higher. Admissions are on a rolling basis with the annual deadlines of Nov 1st, Dec 15th and Jan 22nd. An earlier application is better.

The Student Conservation Association

"SCA is a nationwide conservation force of college and high school volunteers who protect and restore America’s parks, forests, and other public lands." High school students can volunteer with the SCA, and students over the age of 18 can apply for internships and jobs with the association. "SCA offers 3-to-12 month, expense-paid internship opportunities in all 50 states, in more than 50 professional fields with the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, and state and local agencies, among others." At my Weed Warrior meeting last night, I saw a great presentation by an exotic plant management specialist with the US National Park Service, and she emphasized how the SCA interns and volunteers were utilized in this effort.

Washington Internship Institute

... a project of the Institute for Experiential Learning, this is a Washington-based program designed to provide substantive internship experiences through numerous programs, all of which are based in Washington D.C.

White House Fellowships

...spans multiple fields and provides gifted young Americans firsthand experience in the process of government, either in the Office of the President or in one of the cabinet-level agencies. You'll find information about applying here.

More information and internship opportunities can be found in the job lead banks and the College guides.

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Apprenticeships & The Job Corps

Registered Apprenticeship Website, US Department of Labor

"The Office of Apprenticeship, is responsible for developing materials and conducting a program of public awareness to secure the adoption of training in skilled occupations and related training policies and practices used by employers, unions, and other organizations; developing policies and plans to enhance opportunities for minority and female participation in skilled training; and coordinating the effective use of Federal, labor, and resources to create a clear training-to-employment corridor for customers of the workforce development system. "

About Trades from Apprenticesearch.com

This Canadian site for employers and apprentices includes a list of trades that have apprenticeships. In addition to info on wages, prospects and working conditions, each trade includes a small self-assessment to determine if the trade would be a good fit. It's a great way for job seekers to begin researching skilled trades. Non-Canadian users will find valuable information here, but should then switch to a local site like the OOH (U.S.) for wage and specific training requirements.

The Job Corps

The nation's largest residential education and training program for disadvantaged youth with over 100 centers in the US and Puerto Rico.

Many unions also offer apprenticeship and training programs.

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Volunteering is a great way to gain experience or just try something that interests you. Some volunteer organizations will pay you a small stipend for joining up, but you earn so much more by giving of yourself to those who need help.

The Corporation for National and Community Service

Established in 1993, the Corporation for National & Community Service engages more than a million Americans each year in service to their communities—helping to solve community problems. The Corporation’s three major service initiatives are AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America, and the National Senior Service Corps. The Corporation offers its own opportunities for fellowships and internships in its offices across the United States, and anyone interested in any of the AmeriCorps programs can learn about these programs and apply for any through that section of the website.

Do Something

... a not-for-profit internet company that believes young people have the power to make a difference. Their website functions as “a place to connect, a place to be inspired, be supported, be celebrated. The only question is, "What's your something?" You can easily and quickly search for volunteer opportunities within a certain distance of your zip code or review the list of Projects, Causes, and available Grants, and get involved!

Peace Corps

The hardest job you'll ever love! You'll find background information on the organization and access to a transition service for RPCVs (returned Peace Corps volunteers) at this site provided by the Peace Corps. Check out the database for current positions, and then send in your application using the guidelines outlined on the web page. The College Students Guide lists opportunities in the Masters International Program

ProjectsAbroad

...begun in 1992, this organization has sent over 14,000 volunteers to work in several countries on numerous service projects. As with most groups of this type, there is a fee for you to volunteer, but that fee covers all of your expenses while you are on the project. They have numerous opportunities calling for volunteers in many areas of expertise.

Teach for America

Teach For America (TFA) is a nonprofit organization that recruits primarily recent college graduates of all academic majors to teach for two years in an under-resourced urban or rural public school. However, applicants at all age and experience levels are welcome. If you've ever considered the idea of teaching others what you have learned, you might want to look more closely at this opportunity. Certification not required.

VolunteerMatch

...looking for something to do with your time and talent that can benefit your community and you? Plug in your zip code, choose how far you can travel, when you can start, and whether you want a one-time or ongoing opportunity, and find a list of organizations who need you. Each listings includes a profile of the organization plus a list of all activities associated with them. You can even "Express interest in this activity" right online by simply filling out the form which will then be forwarded to the organization. Service is provided by Impact Online.

You should also consult the pages on Local US Opportunities as well as our list of Nonprofits.

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