Internships and Internship Workshops

How to Find an Internship Workshop

Thursday, October 23, 2014 * 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)

Not sure where to start with your internship search? Or, do you feel like you are at a standstill and unsure about the next steps in your search?  To help you with your internship search, we will discuss: 

• Specific resources available to research internship opportunities in non-profit, government and corporate sectors
• Quick tips on making a positive first impression on resumes and during interviews
• Strategies to connect with UMD alumni working within your intended career field

This workshop is a collaboration between the University Career Center & The President's 

Promise and Transfer Student Programs through Letters and Sciences.  You do not need to be a 

transfer student in order to attend this workshop.

Google Internships & Summer Programs BOLD Internship Application Due: December 1, 2014 The Building Opportunities for Leadership & Development (BOLD) Internship Program is designed to provide exposure into the technology industry for students who are historically under-represented in this field. Google invites students to join us for a unique summer experience, including an 11-week paid internship, personal and professional development programming, executive speakers, mentoring, and community-building. Audience: Juniors Click here to learn more. BOLD Discovery Program Application Due: March 1, 2015 The Building Opportunities for Leadership and Development (BOLD) Discovery program is a two-day interactive summit for first-year students who are traditionally underrepresented in the technology sector. Attendees will get an inside look at Google's organizational structure, business operations and culture. Audience: Freshmen Click here to learn more. BOLD Immersion Program Application Due: March 1, 2015  Overview: The Building Opportunities for Leadership and Development (BOLD) Immersion program gives second-year students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a culture where great minds, cutting-edge technology and smart business intersect to make a difference-each and every day. Audience: Sophomores Click here to learn more. AdCamp Application Due: March 1, 2015  Overview: AdCamp offers a collaborative curriculum focused on Google's advertising sales and services operations, an overview of Google's ad products and insight into the industry. Participants will get the opportunity to meet with Googlers and interns, compete in a case competition, participate in social activities and get an inside look into helping small and medium businesses thrive. Audience: Juniors Click here to learn more.

National LGBTQ Task Force Media and Public Relations Internship-Paid internship  To Apply: Send resume and a cover letter to jamaro@thetaskforce.org describing how your experience ans talents would contribute to the work of the National LGBTQ Task Force. The intern will assist the National LGBTQ Task Force with drafting press materials, copy-editing, coordinating press events, press outreach, and other communications projects as needed. Learn more about the internship here.

The Washington Center Intern and Scholarship Program   There has been an increase in scholarships for Maryland students attending public insitutions during the Spring and Summer 2015 semesters. Learn more about this scholarship opportunity here.  Continue on to learn more information about the Washington Center Internship program.