Career Development Office - Extern Program

Extern Program

The Extern Program enables students to explore different career options by allowing you to glimpse firsthand a career field of interest. By shadowing professionals in their workplace, you can begin to explore your interests and learn about various opportunities. The advice and guidance which you receive from alumni/ae in this shadowing experience will help you to begin to identify potential career options.

From 2 days to 2 weeks during Winter or Spring break, externs observe and talk with alumni/ae sponsors and their colleagues. In most cases, you participate in the normal routines of the sponsors, following your hosts throughout their workday or working on special projects. Often, the externs spend time in several departments to gain insight into allied positions in the sponsor's particular career.

General Information - Winter Break 2013

We are pleased that you are interested in the Extern Program. This program enables you to explore career options by allowing a firsthand glimpse into a career field of interest. As an extern, you will have the opportunity to shadow alumni/ae in their place of work. Externs observe and talk with sponsors and their colleagues. In most cases, you will participate in the normal routines of the sponsor, following your host throughout the workday and/or working on special projects.

• The Program is for sophomores, juniors and seniors.
• When you sign up for your externship, you are making a commitment to follow through with the externship. Think about your ability to commit to the time, duration and location of the externship. Explore this before you sign up.
• During Selection Week, you will meet with a counselor from Career Development to discuss your interest and preferences for an externship; at that time you will receive your extern assignment.
• In order to participate in the program, all externs must sign a waiver form, which needs to be completed at the selection meeting.
• Final approval of extern assignments is done in consultation with the Deans.
• In order to participate in the program, all externs, even those who have previously participated, must attend an Extern Orientation on November 19 OR on November 29 at HC.
• For students with disabilities or special health needs, if there are special needs which require accommodation(s) in your assignment, please contact Amy M. Feifer at 610-896-1181 by October 30.