Students invited to connect with employers, explore opportunities during Internship Week

Students are invited to network with employers and explore a wide variety of opportunities during Internship Week February 16-20. Internship week is a coordinated, campuswide series of events designed to connect students with internship opportunities, employers and academic and advising resources across all majors.

During the week, students can get help with their resume, have a professional headshot taken, network with employers and gain insights at student and employer panel discussions.

In addition, the Career and Life Design Center will host an Internship Week Celebration from noon-2 p.m. on Friday, February 20 in 103 North Foundation Hall. The event will feature networking opportunities for employer partners and students to build meaningful connections.

Internship Week marks the one-year anniversary of The OU Pledge, the university’s commitment to provide every undergraduate student with experiential learning opportunities, such as internships, research and study abroad, that will complement their academic studies.

Students can take advantage of the new Iris Air Professional Headshot Photobooth, sponsored by Enterprise Mobility, now permanently stationed in the Career and Life Design Center.

“February is Cooperative Education and Internship Month in Michigan, and Oakland University students are encouraged to take full advantage of the many experiential learning and internship engagement opportunities available,” said Wayne Thibodeau, senior director of the Career and Life Design Center. “OU is proud to have received the official Certificate of Proclamation from Governor Gretchen Whitmer, recognizing the importance of cooperative education and internships in supporting career exploration, employer networking and talent retention across the state. This is a great time for students to connect with employers, build real-world experience, and take meaningful steps toward their future careers right here in Michigan.”

Check out the full list of Internship Week events:

All Majors

Career Studio Takeover

Monday, February 16 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

North Foundation Hall Room. 103

Drop in all day for: Walk-In resume reviews, professional headshots and elevator pitch support

Employer Panel | 11 a.m. - Noon

Student Panel | 4 - 5 p.m.

School of Business Administration

Meet and Greet with Yeo & Yeo

Tuesday, February 17 | 1:30 - 5 p.m.

Elliott Hall | Drop in anytime

Meet and Greet with Fifth Third Bank

Thursday, February 19 | 1:30 - 5 p.m.

Elliott Hall | Drop in any time

School of Engineering and Computer Science

Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science and Information Technology

Wednesday, February 18 | 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Engineering Center, Room. 279

Faculty Overview | 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Employer and Student Org Lunch and Learn | 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m.

Student and Alumni Panel | 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Academic Advising and Career and Life Design Drop-In | 2:45 - 3:30 p.m.

Internship Week Celebration

Friday, February 20 | Noon - 2 p.m.

North Foundation Hall Room. 103

Featuring networking opportunities that connect students, employers and campus partners to support career readiness. Refreshments will be served.

SAVE THE DATE

School of Health Sciences, School of Education and Human Services, School of Nursing

Exploration Fair: Opportunities in Health and Natural Sciences

Friday, March 13 | Noon - 2 p.m.

Oakland Center, Banquet Room A

Discover job shadowing, volunteer, full-time, part-time and internship opportunities and explore your future in healthcare and natural sciences.

For more information on Internship Week and  career-related resources at OU, contact the Career and Life Design Center at (248) 370-3250 or [email protected].