Summer Externships

EXTERNSHIP

(noun): A supervised experience done outside of the classroom with the purpose of immersing oneself into a company and/or industry environment.

Summer Externships

IPFW Career Services offers externships on a year-round basis, for current degree-seeking IPFW students. We are currently accepting applications for IPFW students to complete a summer externship.

Summer Externships are more flexible than during the school year, as less students are taking classes.  A requirement of the program is that the student MUST devote 2-5 full work-days with the chosen employer.  There is more information about our participating companies and what the extern can expect during the job immersion, under the "Externship Sites" tab at http://www.ipfw.edu/offices/career/students/externships.html.

This is considered a professional experience and IPFW Career Services has the highest expecations of all the applicants from the application, to the interview, to the business etiquette expectations while at the company. Since this is a competitive experience, it is not a guarantee that every student will be offered an externship. Offers are typically not made for a few reasons, like the student didn't take the interview seriously, the employer is only able to host a 1-2 students but 5 applied, and if the student is developmentally beyond the purpose of an externship.  This means that if a student has already completed an internship in the same area, then the externship will go to a student with less experience.

Externships are seen as a springboard into internships, and are meant to help students discern between various industries and/or confirm their career choice.  If you are an IPFW sophomore or junior, this is a perfect opportunity for you to gain exposure prior to getting an internship your senior year.  Externships can even go on your resume under relevant experience or in the education section.

If you are an IPFW student and want to do an externship this summer with one of the following companies, then log into your JobZone account and apply to the IPFW Externships job posting, #716992.

2014 Participating Companies

• Allen County Adult Probation
• Allen County Department of Health
• Allen County Superior Court
• ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment
• Aunt Millie's Bakeries
• BKD LLP
• Boy Scouts of America
• Diskey Sign Company
• Fort Wayne Museum of Art
• Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation
• Fort Wayne Youtheatre
• IPFW Alumni Relations
• IPFW Athletics
• IPFW Career Services
• IPFW Helmke Library
• IPFW Human Resources
• IPFW Military Student Services
• IPFW Office of Diversity & Multicultural Affairs
• IPFW Special Events
• IVY Tech Community College, Student Support Services
• UPS
• Windsong Pictures
• YMCA Youth Services

If you are a local company and want to host IPFW students for an externship, please complete our registration form at http://www.ipfw.edu/offices/career/employer/externships.html.

Externships - another way for college students to get experience

EXTERNSHIPS
Think of an externship as a mini-internship experience or an intense job shadow.  Externships were developed through IPFW Career Services in 2009 because we wanted to provide experience options for freshmen and sophomores who may not be ready for an internship or are still clarifying career goals.  All college students have found it helpful, though, even seniors and graduate students.

Employers are recruited and design an experience for a 2-3 day externship, which occurs during spring break week.  During these days students have the opportunity to observe company meetings, practice work-content skills, and are even given small projects to work on during the day.  The externship is to be like an immersion experience and the student will experience a day-in-the-life from opening to closing, typically 8/9am - 4/5pm.

Students sacrifice some of their spring break to get experience... If you were an employer, wouldn't you want to hire someone willing to sacrifice play-time for their career?

STUDENT BENEFITS

• Network with a company and a professional in a specific field
• Find a future internship
• Make a connection with a potential mentor
• Gain experience to place on your resume

EMPLOYER BENEFITS

• Connect with new talent
• Way to find potential new interns
• Train students to the world of work at little cost (just time)

CHECK IT OUT!

We have more information about the program on our website!

http://new.ipfw.edu/offices/career/students/externships.html

Contact Karen Obringer Campbell at obringek@ipfw.edu for more information

Externship Testimonials



Externs meeting with Ashley Calderon during Fall Break externships

Ever feel like you really wanted to gain some experience in your prospective field but are unable to
balance your crazy schedule between work, class, and everything else? The externship program offered through the IPFW Career Services office is designed just for you! So, what is an externship? An externship is a mini internship which allows individuals to job shadow professionals to better understand what a position in a prospective field may look like. The externship program originated during spring break week and has now grown to offer externships over fall break. Fall break externships focus on on-campus opportunities for students. Fall externships for 2012 just concluded! The feedback from the program was overwhelmingly positive. Below are some testimonials from individuals in the externship process 

"I really enjoyed my time during externship. I was able to learn so much about Human Resources and everyone answered all of my questions." - Human Resources extern

"I really enjoyed meeting with all of the different staff members. They were all so friendly and genuinely wanted to help. It was great to be able to network with them and just have all my questions answered. It really reaffirmed my desire to work in Human Resources." - Human Resources extern

"My favorite part of the externship process is just meeting with students. I really enjoy hearing from them, and they so frequently remind me of why I love my job. It's a great opportunity to mentor students and build long-term relationships with them." - Human Resources externship supervisor

If you are interested in externships, be sure to apply for the next externship program taking place March 11- March 15, 2013 (spring break week)! Space is limited so be sure to apply early:)

Check out http://new.ipfw.edu/offices/career/students/externships.html  for more information!

IPFW Externship Program

Spend your Spring Break doing an Externship!! [March 7-11, 2011]

The externship program is designed to give IPFW undergraduate students the opportunity to explore a specific career field while networking with professionals and alumni within the community...so, it is kind of like a mini-internship. We run it during Spring Break!

Here is the website for more information: http://new.ipfw.edu/offices/career/students/externships.html

Participating Employers: 14 WFIE-TV, All-Phase Electric Supply, Aunt Millie’s Bakeries, BAE Systems, Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne, Boy Scouts of America (Anthony Wayne Area Council), Business People Magazine, Caring About People, Courtyard by Marriott, DelPalma Orthopedics, Design Collaborative, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne Urban League, Fort Wayne Youtheatre, IPFW, The Journal Gazette, MSKTD & Assoc., Northrop Grumman, OmniSource Corporation, PHD, Pizza Hut, Sam’s Club, SCAN, Inc., Shindigz, Ultra Electronics USSI, and Visionary Web.

The deadline for students to apply is February 21st!

Apply today!

Spend your Spring Break doing an Externship!!

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM?
The externship program is designed to give IPFW undergraduate students the opportunity to explore a specific career field while networking with professionals and alumni within the community.
ELIGIBILITY
Any IPFW current undergraduate student is eligible to participate in the March 7–11, 2011 [week of Spring break] externship program; however, only one will be selected for each opportunity.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
To participate in the externship program, you will need to complete the brief Externship Application Form (you can access the form on our website), and submit your resume and the additional paperwork- it's that simple!
LIST OF AVAILABLE EXTERNSHIPS
We have over 20 externships available...Click here to see details.
Questions? Contact Career Services, 260-481-0689

IPFW Externship Program: From a students perspective!

My externship at the United Way of Fort Wayne was quite a unique experience. What made the experience first rate was the insight that I received from a member of the United Way team. I was able to get a behind the scenes and view the ways in which the United Way is woven into the variety of fabrics which represent various Non-For-Profit organizations within the Fort Wayne community.

The person that I was shadowing was Jamie Garwood, the Director of Education Initiatives and Strategies at United Way. She was the head of improving the quality of learning that children received within the context of a child's initial learning stages. She worked with Fort Wayne Study Connection and while working with her, I learned many tips on how to not only create ideas but to incorporate the ideas of an array of persons to a common goal which made all persons involved feel a sense of accomplishment.

Lastly, I was able to talk one on one with the CEO of the Fort Wayne United Way. He was able to better direct many of my energies as well as summarize the way in which my thought patterns could become a reality. I found the conversation enlightening and I took what he said to heart.

I would do an externship again and I would recommend this program to anyone who has an interest in learning more about careers, how a company /program runs or if you just want to gain some more work experience or network with employers.

Xavier Qadar

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In August of 2009, IPFW had 11 students participate in the externship program. This program allowed the students to explore a specific career path, gain marketable job experience, and make professional connections by working with alumni and local employers for 2-5 days from August 10-21, 2009.

If you are interested in hearing how you can be an extern, contact Career Services at 260-481-0689. We are offering this program again over Spring Break - mark your calendar!