Career Search Engines
In addition to engaging in networking, searching online can be a viable option to supplement internship and co-op efforts. In addition to Handshake, the Center for Career Development’s online job board, browse the national search engines below to assist in your search for an internship or co-op.
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International Internships
- UConn Education Abroad– Offers over 300 study abroad programs in 65 countries.
- Global Edge– Features an international internship directory.
- Enternships– Features internships and full-time jobs in the United Kingdom.
- Go Abroad– Search for volunteer programs, study abroad, and employment opportunities abroad.
- Go Over Seas– Features and internship search of over 4,000 providers.
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Post Baccalaureate & Gap Year
Non-Profit Sector Opportunities
- AmeriCorps VISTA
- City Year
- Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
- Teach for America
- Peace Corps
- Outward Bound
- CDC
- Compiled List of National & International Scholarships and Fellowships
- SocialWork.org
Search Engines for Post-Graduate, Short Term Experiences
- List of Gap Year Programs
- Idealist
- USA Jobs
- Back Door Jobs
- Job Monkey
- Pathways to Science
- Temp and/or Staffing Agencies in your geographic area may be a good option for shorter work stints or temp to hire FT
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Micro Internships
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Micro-internships are project based, short-term supervised experiences that provide students (undergraduate and graduate, as well as recent alums) with skills needed for traditional internships, co-ops, and full-time jobs. They can be competitive, so be sure to review details carefully before applying. Meet with a career coach if you have any questions about how to get started.
- Parker Dewey – Paid, short-term project-based work
- Catch a Fire – Short-term, unpaid, project work for non-profits
- Forage – Free to students: Virtual Work Experience Programs/Mini Courses from Top Companies
- Handshake – Employers are starting to post these types of opportunities in the Handshake platform too. Consider searching using keyword like ‘short-term,’ ‘weeks,’ or ‘winter’ to find them.
- U21 International Micro-internships – Students work with peers from across the globe, sharing knowledge and expertise while immersing themselves in a commercial organization. Occurring 3-4 times a year, virtual, lasting two weeks
- Create your own! Reach out to a company or organization, small business, etc., and see if there is any short-term project work available that you can help them complete.
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