Greetings GVPT Students-
Are you interested in learning more about how your major translates to the real-world?
Would you like to connect with professionals in your field about:
- their work/ day-to-day responsibilities
- get their advice on how you can improve your profile (coursework, campus involvement, leadership opportunities, research, etc.)
Participate in Intern for a Day and get the inside scoop!
About the Program
The University Career Center’s popular Intern for a Day program connects undergrads with professionals (alumni, Terp families, and off-campus partners) for in-person job shadowing or virtual informational interviews to explore various career fields.
Hosts are offering either full day/half day in-person job shadowing opportunities OR 1-hour virtual informational interviewing opportunities.
There are over 200 employers participating. The following is a sample list of hosts and their organizations (visit the Feller Center, Intern for a Day page for a more complete list)
- Montgomery County Public Schools, Speech-Language Pathologist
- Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Archaeologist
- U.S. Department of Education, Management and Program Analyst
- National Association of State Treasurers, CEO
- US Department of State, Systems Accountant/Project Manager
- US Department of State, Program Support Specialist
- LinkedIn, HR Process Excellence Senior Specialist
- Savvy Worldwide, Organizational Change Management Consultant
- Montgomery County Police Department, Police Officer
- U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Service, Special Agent
- Appellate Court of Maryland, Judge
- Maryland General Assembly, Ethics Counsel
- Start Up Maryland, Founder | CEO
- And many more….
Complete the mandatory online orientation BEFORE Monday, Oct. 7.
Mandatory Orientation: self-paced, 30-45 minutes
Complete the application: All students who have completed the mandatory orientation will be sent an Intern for a Day application
