Mount Saint Vincent University offers an internship program for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science students. Internships focus on helping you gain valuable professional experience in a real-world work environment.
While work terms are not guaranteed to align with your major, they aim to help you build transferable skills and expand your professional network in the corporate, government or non-profit sectors.
Students enrolled in the internship program are in the 20-unit Arts or Science degree program. The internship is an additional opportunity that does not count as an elective, meaning students will graduate with 21 units upon completion.
In preparation for your internship, the Co-op & WIL Centre will help you with resume writing, cover letter development and interview prep. We host a student orientation in January to talk about the internship process and navigating the workplace to help you succeed while on the job. During your internship, a member of the Co-op & WIL Team will complete a work site visit to ensure you are achieving your learning goals.
Successful completion of the internship program is comprised of:
- Setting objectives and creating a personal learning plan with your employer
- Completing a work site visit with a member of the Co-op & WIL Team
- Meeting with your employer to review the end of term employer evaluation
- Completing a work term report
Benefits of completing an internship:
- Develop new skills and knowledge in a professional work setting
- Be involved in challenging and rewarding work
- Offset some cost of your education with internship work term earnings
- Build your resume
- Develop a network of professional contacts
- Become more competitive for post-graduation employment
- Enhances grad school applications
