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| Internship Program of St. Edward's University
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HEB
Community Internship Program |
Benefiting non-profit organizations
HEB Grocery Company – Austin Region partnered with St.
Edward’s University in 1999 to support five internship
opportunities in five different non-profit agencies. With
its first semester a success, HEB committed to funding this
internship program for St. Edward’s University students.
Students selected for this internship program earn $10 per
hour for 10 hours a week. They also enhance their academic
learning, are engaged in community involvement, and make a
contribution to the participating non-profit agency.
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Motorola Internship Program |
In partnership with the SPS Communication Department
of Motorola
SEU Communication and Business Marketing majors are eligible
to assist Motorola’s Communications & Public Affairs
team with internal and external communication responsibilities
for the ASP organization. Motorola sponsors five interns each
semester.
Interns are paid $10 per hour for 15-20 hours a week and are
located at the Motorola - Oak Hill campus. Interns must be
enrolled in the internship course for their major to participate
in this program.
In partnership with the internship program, an upper level
comm class, facilitated by a faculty member, will conduct
research on the communication methods and applications of
the host department at Motorola. |
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Kauffman Entrepreneur Internship Program |
2 programs benefiting
for-profit and non-profit organizations
Sponsored by the Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
of Kansas City, MO, this internship program exposes undergraduate
students to entrepreneurial experiences within the Austin
community. The University partners with entrepreneurs for
internship opportunities. Whether in a for-profit or non-profit
setting, participating organizations benefit in numerous ways:
assistance in the day-to-day operations and long term projects,
participation in higher education, preparedness of future
workforce and a recruiting means.
Students also gain real world experience, development of entrepreneurial
leadership, career exploration, application of theoretical
knowledge, financial support, community involvement, and increased
awareness of community issues.
Depending on funding, opportunities are available in the Fall
and Spring semesters. |
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Business Development Council
(BDC) Internship Program |
Business leaders,
who are part of the St. Edward’s University BDC, provide
students with an array of professional experiences through
exciting and challenging internship opportunities. Faculty
members are asked every semester to recommend exemplary students
to participate in the elite internship program. Once a recommendation
is submitted, the Career Planning Office invites students to start the
application process.
The internship search process of this program is different
from other internship programs. Students that meet the eligibility
criteria are interviewed and asked for their internship interests.
Once obtained, the BDC internship committee seeks internship
opportunities through their own contacts. Then the student
is invited to interview with the interested company.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Students with a 3.25 or higher GPA
- Recommended to the Career Planning Office by a faculty member
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ENLACE Community Internship
Program
ENLACE McGowen Internship Program |
Benefiting the
Montopolis Community of East Austin
Austin ENLACE is a collaboration of one community—the
Montopolis neighborhood of East Austin—joining with St.
Edward’s University, Austin Community College, Austin
Independent School District, Austin Latino Alliance, Austin
Interfaith and Dolores Parish Church. The mission of Austin
ENLACE is to increase the success of Hispanic students in
elementary school, middle school, high school, college and
beyond through sustainable programs and models that honor
the strengths and assets of our partner community, the Montopolis
neighborhood of East Austin.
The Austin ENLACE project provides a unique teaching and learning
opportunity for St. Edward’s University students. Through
participation in a community partnership, interns will develop
leadership, citizenship, personal responsibility and collaboration
skills. Because these are paid internships our students, who
must work, will be able to participate and may be able to
replace a less appropriate part-time job with an internship
in their field of study.
From the St. Edward’s University perspective, all ENLACE
interns will be strongly recommended to obtain academic credit
for their internship experience. Both undergraduate and graduate
students of all disciplines will be eligible to apply for
an ENLACE internship, however most internships will be structured
for undergraduates. Students will be allowed to continue as
Austin ENLACE interns for a maximum of two years. All interns
are compensated $10 per hour for the 15 week semester. A Service-Learning
Coordinator on campus and an on-site supervisor supervise
all interns. The expectation of the program is that the student
acquires an appreciation for systemic and institutional changes
in regards to enhancing Latino/a academic student success. |
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Student Employment Partnership
Program |
Benefiting non-profit
organizations
Through the Student Employment Partnership Program (SEPP),
St. Edward’s University students who receive work-study
money as a part of their financial aid package have the opportunity
to use that funding to “share the cost” of employment
in an off-campus, career-related position. This program allows
you to choose your work site and gain the valuable work experience
you desire. You may also use this work experience as an internship
and receive academic credit.
In short, if you obtain a part-time position at a local non-profit
agency and get a commitment from the agency for 30% of your
wages, St. Edward’s University will contribute the remaining
70% of the cost. You must, however, be approved for college
work-study to participate in this program. |
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International
Internship Programs |
| Opportunities to participate
in internship, traineeships, or voluntary service work abroad
provide students with international work experience, language
development, and cultural awareness. If interested, please
contact the Office of International Education in the APS Office,
MH 155 or call 448.8660. |
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