UNLV Career Handbook - Magazine - Page 51
INTERNSHIPS
UNLV is dedicated to offering students valuable real-world
experiences to enhance their marketability and broaden
access to career opportunities. Through internships,
students gain the chance to explore careers, develop
professionally, and acquire new skills. These experiences
deliver meaningful, practical work directly aligned with
their 昀椀eld of study or career interests, enhancing their
overall educational journey.
UNLV offers a variety of models for internships:
• Curricular: required for the degree program or major.
• Elective: not required for the degree program or major but
aligns with the program of study or career interests. These
may qualify for academic credit.
• Extra-Curricular: student-initiated with the employer and
not required for the degree program or major.
Micro-Internships
Micro-internships are short-term, paid projects similar to
those given to newly hired employees. These projects enable
students and alumni to demonstrate skills, explore career
paths, and build their experience and professional networks
with a wider variety of employers as they seek the right
full-time role.
Unlike traditional internships, micro-internships can take
place year-round and typically range from 10 to 40 hours of
work. These opportunities can often be completed remotely.
Projects are often completed one week and two months after
kick-off. UNLV has partnered with Parker Dewey to provide
these opportunities to help students and alumni explore
different roles and company cultures.
An internship is a supervised work or service experience where
students can pursue intentional learning goals and actively
re昀氀ect on what they are learning throughout the experience.
During an internship, the student receives guidance from a
skilled mentor. The internship is designed to:
• Promote academic, career, and personal development.
• Involve learning activities like observation, re昀氀ection,
evaluation, pursuit of objectives, and assessment.
• Expose students to organizational cultures and
professional workplace environments.
• Provide an opportunity to develop a future full-time
career-track position.
INTERNSHIP
STRUCTURES
• A part-time or full-time commitment.
• A duration of three to six months, typically aligned
with the semester or summer term.
• Paid or unpaid; however, UNLV strongly
recommends paid internships to ensure equitable
experiences for all students.
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