Beginning Your Internship Search
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- Identify types of environments you want to be in such as hospital, government, or non-profit settings.
- Think about if there are any specific companies you know of that you would like to work at. Make a list of these companies and explore their websites.
- Utilize LinkedIn for networking with alumni.
Broaden your search by exploring these internship websites by using key words, skills, and titles in your search.
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- Read the organization mission.
- What type of internship opportunities are offered?
- What do you like about the work setting?
- Are there career paths you want to be exposed to?
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Below you will find a list of Career Clusters which organizes specific employers by skills set, career interest, and broader industry areas. The employers highlighted below represent a sample of organizations that have promoted internship opportunities to UIC students.
We encourage you to take a Deeper Dive and explore several clusters that align with your interests and skills. You might notice that some employers are listed in multiple clusters. It is important to identify your values as you can perform multiple skills in different environments. Remember, your major does not equal your career!
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Arts, Media, and Communications
Technology, Film, and Radio
Journalism and Broadcasting
Writing and Publishing
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Business and Entrepreneurship
Finance and Accounting
Management and Human Resources
- AIDS Foundation of Chicago
- Borgen Project
- City of Chicago Department of Human Resources
- Mycnajobs.com
Insurance
Analysis and Consulting
Retail and Sales
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Criminology and Law Enforcement
Emergency Management Services
Forensics
Correction Services
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Cultural and Museum Studies
Museums
- The Art Institute of Chicago
- Chicago History Museum
- Chicago Children’s Museum
- Field Museum
- International Museum of Surgical Science
- Jane Addams Hull-House
- Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)
- National Museum of Mexican Art
Cultural and Art Centers
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Education
Higher Education
Elementary and Secondary Education
- Chicago Public Schools
- Noble Network of Charter Schools
- Our Lady of Tepeyac Elementary School
- Phillips Academy High School
Educational Non-Profit Organizations
- After School Matters
- Alternative Schools Network
- Girls in the Game
- Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health
- Literacy Chicago
- Open Books
- Shorashim
Library Science and Research
Associations and Advocacy
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Engineering and Technology
Data, Actuarial, Analytics
Programming and Software Development
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Government, International Affairs, and Public Service
Local
- Chicago District Office of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Chicago Housing Authority
- Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
- Circuit Court of Cook County
- Civilian Office of Police Accountability
- Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
- Office of Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky
State
- Illinois Attorney General
- Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
- Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Illinois Regional Archives Depositories
- Illinois State Police
- Office of Illinois Senator Dick Durbin
Federal
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
- Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)
- The Department of Homeland Security
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- U.S. Department of Education
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- U.S Food and Drug Administration
- U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- U.S Marshals Service
International
- Alliance Francaise Chicago
- Capital Semester Programs
- The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
- U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)
- U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration
Public Service
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Healthcare and Wellness
Direct Care
- Athletico
- Chicago Zoological Society
- City of Chicago Department of Public Health
- Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly
- Make-a-Wish Foundation
- Norwegian American Hospital
- PAWS Chicago
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Research and Development
- Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- University of Illinois Diabetes Center and Endocrinology Clinic
- UI Health
Clinical Research
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Law and Legal Services
Private
Public Policy and Law Advocacy
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Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations
Advertising
Marketing and Public Relations
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Science and Research
Environmental Sciences
- Chicago Botanic Garden
- Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- The Morton Arboretum
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Biology and Biotechnology
- Biofortis Clinical Research
- Coastal Marine Education and Research Academy
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Rush University Medical Center
Chemistry and Pharmaceutical
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Social Services
Mental Health and Counseling
Advocacy and Social Justice
- Archdiocese of Chicago Office for Human Dignity & Solidarity Immigration Ministry
- Chicago Women’s AIDS Project
- Deborah’s Place
- Food & Water Watch
- PAWS Chicago
- Resilience
- World Relief
Youth and Family
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Have you thought about traveling abroad to do an internship? Internship opportunities abroad help students to become more involved in local daily life, meet people they otherwise may not come into contact with, and allow students to explore alternate ways of resolving problems.