About Our Program

• Each year, 300 students from 26 academic disciplines participate in credit-bearing internships in the fine arts, non-profits, education, government, and business.
• 72% of the 2011 graduating class said their internships highly influenced their choice of career, jobs, or graduate school.

News

Good news for interns hoping to be hired: The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) recently announced record-breaking intern-conversion rates among interns graduating in 2011. Not only did 61% of employers offer to hire their previous interns as regular employees, but 59% of all interns accepted full-time positions!

Summer tuition fee waivers: Are you required to do your internship for credit by your employer? Are you an international student doing a paid internship? If so, talk with the Internship Director about enrolling in our summer tuition waiver program!

Just arrived: CURA is offering 3 paid Neighborhood-based undergraduate research positions in the Twin Cities:Somali Youth and Young Adult Work Aspirations, Central Corridor Walkability, and St. Anthony Neighborhood Development Master Plan.

Scholarships for students interested in social service work: The MN Social Service Association (MSSA) is offering $1000 scholarships to undergraduates and graduates in a social service discipline! Special diversity scholarship also available. Apply by May 20, 2012.

Summer is a great time to do an international internship! Here are some ways to get started: read our introduction to international internships, see the International tab of our website's current postings, and check out our international program directory.