Internships at Northern Vermont University-Johnson
Internships allow students to explore career opportunities, develop new skills, and establish a professional network. Many students report internships as a highlight of their academic experience. For more information on the NVU-Johnson internship experience, please contact your faculty advisor.
While some programs require internships, all students are strongly encouraged to do an internship. Internships are an important part of your education and allow you to apply classroom learning to the real world. Internships help develop important critical skills that employers are seeking; they strengthen your professional network. Internships are often the first step to finding employment after graduation.
According to the 2019 NVU-Johnson Graduate Survey:
- 45% of the students who interned (and completed the survey) are currently employed at the internship/practicum site
- 5% of the students received a job offer at their internship site to continue but declined
- 25% report being hired elsewhere because of internship experience
Clearly, internships matter! Seventy-five percent of our graduates who interned feel their internships were crucial in their job search success.
Internship Process
If you are just starting to seek an internship and want to know the steps to secure an internship, please read this document that details the process.
Departments that require an internship
Forms, links, and resources for internship seekers and employers are available below. As we continue transitioning to our new identity as Northern Vermont University, we are working to update our forms. Some forms and documents may refer to Johnson State College but are applicable to Northern Vermont University-Johnson.