Internships
Internship Opportunities
In addition to our partnership with The Washington Center, there are several other exciting externship and internship opportunities available.
Externships (remote internships) in Partnership with Paragon One
The Honors College provides remote internship (externship) opportunities through a
partnership with Paragon One. Paragon One places students in externships with many
well known companies including Facebook. These externships are open to applicants
from any college year from sophomore through graduate school, all ETSU students may
apply whether or not they are part of the Honors College.
These five- to six-week practical learning experiences are free for the student. Training and professional development are included. This would be a great addition to your resume! Apply to Paragon One here!
Cargill: Botanicals Market Research Remote Externship
About the program:
Students will gain research experience while exploring botanical ingredients and their potential for market opportunities. Our program offers students the opportunity to develop their problem-solving skills by working through real-world applications like extracting botanical substances to assess their use in human health supplements to look for products that can make real changes in the health market.
100% remote and flexible
Part-time (10 hours/week for 7 weeks)
Running from late January - middle of March
Training included and mentor-led
$500 stipend
To apply and view more information about eligibility, visit our site.
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PwC: Non-Profit Consulting Remote Externship
About the program:
Students will learn strategic consulting skills to analyze and evaluate challenges from non-profit organizations using consulting frameworks, in an overall effort to help them solve their important problems. Selected individuals will be paired with a specific non-profit organization and dive into their strategic problems, such as development, impact assessment, process improvements, talent engagement, communication, and strategic positioning. Throughout this externship program, professionals from PwC will provide mentorship and coaching.
100% remote and flexible
Part-time (10 hours/week for 7 weeks)
Running from the end of January - mid-March
Training included and mentor-led
$500 stipend
To apply and view more information about eligibility, visit our site.
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Meta: Market Intelligence Remote Practicum
About the program:
By researching video consumption trends and patterns, students will build thoughts and frameworks around video content. Students will deepen their understanding of how various content platforms are serving their audiences and advertisers through competitive analysis. Students will synthesize their findings into a concise presentation that will highlight insights, analysis, and opportunities for Meta to maintain a competitive video offering and produce engaging content for the future.
100% remote and flexible
Part-time (10 hours/week for 7 weeks)
Running from late January - early March
Training included and mentor-led
$500 stipend
To apply and view more information about eligibility, visit our site.
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Pfizer: Manufacturing Strategy Remote Externship
About the program:
This experiential learning program has been designed by Paragon One in partnership with Pfizer’s Small Dosage Manufacturing unit to offer talented students an opportunity to develop and showcase their strategic problem solving and critical thinking skills by working on real business challenges. Students will work with new technology to assess the current practices of preventative maintenance and identify ways to minimize equipment downtime. The analyses presented by the students will be used to help assess the current state of maintenance of the PCMM and guide changes to increase the predictive maintenance elements discovered via the research.
100% remote and flexible
Part-time (10hours/week for 7 weeks)
Running from mid-February to late March
Training included & mentor-led
$500 stipend
To apply and view more information about eligibility, visit our site.
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
ORISE STEM internships and fellowships prepare the next generation of scientists,
researchers, and engineers.
If you're an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree and you're looking for an opportunity to enhance your education in a STEM-related discipline, participating in an internship or fellowship through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education would be a perfect way for you to get real-world experience while being mentored by an established professional.
Experiences are offered at national laboratories and other federal research facilities across the United States.
Whether you are seeking a summer, fall or spring STEM internship, ORISE has a program for you. Browse the Database Here!
⇒Special ORISE Opportunities for Summer 2022:
- The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program encourages undergraduate students and recent graduates to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at DOE laboratories. Selected students perform research under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers. Apply now!
- The Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) Program is now offering undergraduate and graduate students hands-on experiences with federal facilities and other HS-STEM focused international partners in both Washington, D.C, and Ottawa, Canada. The HS-Power Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs is open to students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areas.
Click here for additional information and to apply
- The Repperger Research Intern Program is a 10-week educational experience, providing summer research opportunities for college students at an Air Force research facility under the mentorship of an Air Force scientist. The program posthumously honors Dr. Daniel W. Repperger, who mentored many young people during his 35-year research career with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
Click here for additional information and to apply
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Summer Internship Program
The CFPB is committed to creating and sustaining a new generation of leaders. There
are many opportunities for you to join our work as a student intern.
Summer Pathways Internship Program
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Honors Internship Program
The Honors Internship Program (HIP) is a 10-week, paid internship for college undergraduate and graduate students. While exploring exciting career options, students work side-by-side with FBI employees at our Washington, D.C.-area Headquarters or in Field Offices around the country. The FBI is currently interested in applicants with the following backgrounds:
Accounting
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
Law
Cyber
The 2022 summer intern application period has closed, but check back in September 2022 for information on next year's application. FBI Honors Internship Program
Federal Department of Transportation (DOT)
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has several internship opportunities, which are aimed at providing current college students and recent college graduates with meaningful developmental and work experiences in the transportation industry. All sort of jobs are available with the department, not just ones that are directly transportation or infrastructure related. Department of Transportation Internships
Other Opportunities
There are many other internship possibilities, of course. One of the best ways for ETSU students to find them is to create a Handshake account. Another way to find internship options is through good, old-fashioned networking. If you know someone who works at a place you'd like to intern, ask about opportunities there and request a referral. Think about other people you know who are likely to have connections, such as parents, extended family, faculty members, and even peers.
Occasionally, the Honors College has internships that faculty or staff have set up. Watch this space for information on such opportunities. Recently, the Honors College has created a social media internship with a local salon, a virtual tutoring internship with a private K-8 school in upstate New York, and an internship related to UNICEF's Child Friendly Cities Initiative for Johnson CIty.
Additionally, you may be eligible to earn academic credit through the Honors College (UHON 3908, Internship Experience) for this work. Credits vary from one to four depending on hours worked at the internship site. See below, and contact Ms. Leybold for more information.
⇒ January '23:
SC Community TV
A River Falls Digital Media Co
338 Crepe Myrtle Dr
Greer SC 29651
Intern Supervisor: Sonya Skidmore, Founder
Sonyasctv@gmail.com
Creative Intern (remote):
Internship description: Creative design in advertising, trivia, social media minis
Photography and Videography and editing.
Will leave internship with a shareable portfolio of work created and participated in to use in job/graduate opportunities.
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to Sonya Skidmore at sonyasctv@gmail.com. There is no set deadline, but apply now for earliest consideration. The internship will begin in January, 2023.
⇒ December '22/January '23:
We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym (Franklin, TN), the first indoor, sensory based gym in Tennessee for children of all abilities to play together in a safe, fun, and judgement-free environment. We have fun occupational therapy equipment that’s designed for all kids to use and enjoy.
We are looking for qualified interns and volunteers with an interest in Early Childhood and Primary Education, Allied Health Professionals, and/or an interest in gaining experience working with children with special needs.
Our fast-paced environment needs motivated, energetic, and emphatic students working at our gym. The interns and volunteer staff will receive training, flexible hours, hands-on experience, and a chance to help their community!
Internship Course (for academic credit) Information
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UHON 3908 Course Syllabus
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UHON 3908 Internship Learning Agreement Form
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UHON 3908 Internship Provider Guidelines
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UHON 3908 Student Internship Guidelines
Finally, please note that Ms. Leybold is available to assist you with your internship applications. Obtaining advice is highly recommended for competitive internships. Students interested in The Washington Center must receive approval to participate from Ms. Leybold.
Honors Student Engagement Scholarships
OVERVIEW of HONORS STUDENT ENGAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Honors Student Engagement Scholarships (HSES) are designed to support experiential learning and intellectual development opportunities for honors students by providing scholarship awards up to $1,500 to offset costs for:
Traveling to professional conferences to present academic papers
Conducting academic research or projects
Participating in an education abroad program
Collaborating with community partners on changemaking efforts
Working in an internship that closely relates to a student's major and/or future profession
Engaging in activities to enhance competitiveness for nationally competitive scholarships
HSESs can only support experiential learning activities closely related to ETSU Honors College coursework and other Honors College approved events, opportunities, and practices. In most circumstances funding will only be provided to students via scholarships applied to their accounts. We are rarely able to provide funds directly to students that are not applied to their accounts as scholarships (NOTE: if you are awarded an HSES, it is your responsibility to consult with the ETSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to determine whether the HSES will impact your financial aid package in any way, if applicable to you).
HSES cannot be used to fund the purchase of equipment such as laptops, cameras, or computers nor can they be used to pay for the cost of attendance to ETSU unless the cost is specifically tied to an experiential learning opportunity (e.g., education abroad, service learning, a research project, or a summer internship course, among other possibilities). They also cannot be used to pay for graduate or professional school test preparation programs and materials.
HSES funds are limited. So while students may request up to $1,500, they may not receive the full amount. Awards may be offered to students as a portion of their funding request.
For questions about whether your activity or project qualifies for an HSES or to apply for an award, please contact Ms. Karla Leybold, Assistant Dean.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES and ELIGIBILITY
The Honors College Scholarship Committee will review each HSES application and determine awards according to the following criteria:
How clearly the project supports the student’s intellectual and/or professional development
How the project ties into the student’s honors curriculum and/or honors-focused activities
The strength and clarity of the application, particularly the statement of purpose
The availability HSES funds
Any student who is in good standing in one of the following ETSU Honors College programs is eligible to apply for an HSES: Changemaker Scholars Program, Fine and Performing Arts Scholars Program, Global Citizen Scholars Program, Honors-in-Discipline Program, Midway Scholars Program, Presidential Honors Community Service Scholars Program, or University Honors Scholars Program.
Students who have previously received an Honors Student Engagement Scholarship may apply for another; however, they will be given a lower priority than students who have not previously been awarded an HSES.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Two HSES award cycles exist during the calendar year, each with its own priority deadline. Students may apply after a priority deadline has passed; however, funds may no longer be available at that point in time.
March 15 Deadline: For experiences and projects in the upcoming summer or fall semester
October 15 Deadline: For experiences and projects in the upcoming spring or summer
semester
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Since HSES funds derive largely from endowments, student recipients will likely be required to write a thank you letter and/or provide other material to donors that apprises them of their activities funded by the award. Students who receive an HSES also agree to assist with any marketing and media requests made by the Honors College that highlight experiences and activities the HSES made possible.
In some circumstances, students will be required to submit receipts that document expenses associated with their HSES application. The Honors College will inform students how and where to submit those receipts, when needed.