Internship Special Edition
This special edition of Niner Insider focuses on the many internship opportunities available to UNC Charlotte students. Check out some of the exciting experiences students had this summer!
A Clear Path from Classroom to Career
UNC Charlotte has made a bold commitment to students: Before you graduate, you can access an internship opportunity to help build skills, connections and readiness. Charlotte’s difference is clear: No matter your major, schedule or goals, you can graduate with internship experience and be ready for what’s next.
internship spotlights
Shank’s Summer of Storms
Ian Shank, a senior meteorology major, was a student researcher at the National Weather Center and observed up close the power of severe weather.
A Global Perspective on Health
Zihiu Qiu, a junior psychology and health and medical humanities major, found an internship opportunity like no other in Mombasa, Kenya.
Earning Her Wings
Myla Marve, a senior civil engineering technology major, interned at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and it changed her career trajectory.
Always Room for an Internship
Nate Coburn, a graduate student in the Master of Health Administration program and a full-time employee at Novant Health, completed an internship with March of Dimes.
The Creative Interns Behind the Upper Prospectors Murals
Rue Thi, a senior graphic design major; Kim Mai, a junior fine arts major; and a team of fellow Niners interned with the Bookstore and Licensing Department in the Division of Business Affairs. Their assignment was unique and their efforts will be visible for years to come.
SECU Summer Internship Program Participants Share Advice for Niners
The SECU Summer Internship Program at Charlotte connects undergraduate students with leaders in a local agency or organization to obtain on-the-job experience. This allows Charlotte SECU Public Fellows Interns to give back to the community as they learn.
- Five Niners from the latest cohort share their advice for fellow Charlotte students ready to take on internship experiences.
Internship Experiences of a Lifetime
From the Mecklenburg District Attorney’s Office, to the NASA DEVELOP program, to the University of Antioquia, Charlotte students applied lessons learned in the classroom to solve real-world challenges, locally, nationally and globally through summer internships.
Tips for Landing an Internship from the Career Center
- Drop in or schedule a meeting with the career center to set your internship goals.
- Build your resume and get active on LinkedIn.
- Attend a career event to connect with internship providers.
- Strategize and prepare for interviews with a career professional like Elona Ellis, career coach for the technology, data and analytics career community.
- Find and apply for internships on Hire-a-Niner.
- Know we have an internship for every student’s schedule. Check out our gig internship and virtual internship programs.