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Developing an Internship
UTSA Career Services is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Internship and Cooperative Education Program Coordinator, Rachel Espinoza.
Rachel comes to UTSA with over 15 years of corporate experience in human resources. She will be working closely with employers to develop more internship opportunities for students. If your company or organization is thinking about establishing a formal internship or co-op program, especially for next summer, please give her a call at 210.458.4780 or email her at rachel.espinoza@utsa.edu and she will be happy to assist you with developing an effective strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Internship?
The UTSA Career Services Office defines internships as any paid or volunteer work opportunity that enables a student to develop career-related skills in his/her chosen field. You are not required to have a structured program to employ interns and the internship does not have to be for academic credit. Internships can be for a specific period of time (one semester) or can be ongoing. They may be part-time or full-time employment. Employers are encouraged to provide flexible hours working around a student’s class schedule.
What about academic credit?
The UTSA Career Services office does not manage approval of internships for academic credit or track academic status of student interns. Students are responsible for submitting their own applications to faculty for approval but may ask if you would be willing to support and participate in the program. Each professor sets up their own criteria for approving an internship academic credit. Some colleges have pre-established guidelines. If you need further assistance, a Career Counselor in our office can assist you in locating the appropriate person to contact.
If I decide that I want to offer an internship for academic credit, should I still work with Career Services?
Absolutely! In fact, this is highly recommended. Although the academic department gives the approval for credit, our office handles the outreach and marketing of the opportunity to students. This is done through our on-line job posting system and other electronic outreach methods. We can also assist you in scheduling on-campus interviews for internships, reaching student organizations and faculty at large as well as providing consultation regarding your next step.
Do I have to pay an intern?
Many of the students at UTSA must work to support themselves while attending school. Students who are seeking academic credit must also pay tuition to register for this opportunity as a course. Although pay is not mandatory, employers often find that the applicant pool is a higher quality if they offer some form of compensation even if it is an allowance for transportation expenses or a stipend.
How much should I pay an intern?
That will depend upon the skills that you are seeking and the market your company or organization operates within. The Career Services office can assist you with research and information to establish a fair pay amount.
My company does not have a formal internship program. How do I go about developing one?
Career Services can provide information and resources to assist you in development of a program. For more information on this valuable programming initiative contact our office for further details.
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