Did you know a majority of employers want to hire someone with relevant work experience? In fact, according to NACE's 2019 Job Outlook Survey, employers ranked having completed an internship in the industry as being more influential in the hiring decision than general work experience and college major.
WCTC has an excellent internship program for students. 94% of employers reported that they would hire WCTC internship students again. Many academic programs require an internship for credit and some offer it as an elective. Either way, we're here to help you gain that related work experience.
In this section, you'll find everything you need to know to get started on your internship journey including more information about WCTC internships and program eligibility; which internship staff do you contact; a FAQ section, and current internship course listings.
If you are an employer seeking to hire WCTC talent, please visit our Business Services page.
If you have questions, be sure to contact us. We would love to help you!
The WCTC Internship Program allows students to learn in structured employment situations under the supervision of a sponsoring business firm and a coordinating instructor. Students participate in practical work experience in an area related to their major.
The purpose of the Internship Program is to:
Current students or graduates, have a quick career, job search or internship-related question? No worries! Our Career Specialists offer "drop-in" sessions at varied campus locations, dates & times each week throughout the Spring & Fall terms. See the calendar below for more details.
To participate in the Internship Program at WCTC, students must meet certain requirements:
Some students are able to use a current employer for their internship experience. You will need to check with your Career Specialist below to make sure.
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I didn't see my program listed. Who do I contact to get started on my internship journey?
Not all programs offer an internship for-credit as an academic requirement or an elective. Don't worry! As a WCTC student, you can still secure an internship. Please contact our office to set up an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an internship?
It's a short-term professional work experience with a learning component. Typically, they are semester long commitments. Most importantly, it's an opportunity to gain work-related skills that build upon your academic program.
What is the difference between an internship, a practicum and a clinical?
At WCTC, you'll see classes labeled as each of these. Different academic programs have experiential learning built in as the form of clinicals, practicums and internships. Some terms are industry or program specific. Each of these experiences allows you to gain related work experience using the skills you are learning in school.
When are internship courses offered?
Most are offered Fall, Spring or Summer semesters, but you'll want to check your specific academic program to confirm.
How long do internships last?
On average, internships are short-term commitments, about a semester long. At WCTC, our for-credit internship courses are one semester.
I didn't see my program listed. Who do I contact to get started on my internship journey?
Not all programs offer an internship for-credit as an academic requirement or an elective. Don't worry! As a WCTC student, you can still secure an internship. Please contact our office to set up an appointment.
Will I get paid for my internship?
Many WCTC students do secure paid internship opportunities. However, some are unpaid. We follow the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) guidelines for internships.
Does my Career Specialist place me in an internship?
In short, no. We work with students to teach you to secure your position. While we can open doors and connect you to various employers when you take an internship for-credit, it is ultimately your responsibility to secure the position. As we say to students "We'll do everything we can to help you, with the exception of doing all of the work for you."
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Once approved for the Internship Program, students will have access to InternConnect, an online database to support your internship search and required for use for select for-credit internship courses. Contact your Career Specialist for more information.
​InternConnect for Students
InternConnect for Employers
Handshake (WCTC's Job Posting Board)
Indeed.com
Internships.com
Job Center of Wisconsin
MilwaukeeJobs.com
InternshipWisconsin.com
Current Course Listings
Enter in the search box "Internship" and then select the semester you wish to view for current course listings.