Students
A college career center equips students with the tools, skills, and confidence to transition into the workforce or further education. It’s a resource students should start using early and often throughout their college experience.
Planning for the Next Stage
Our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way, from discovering your passions and strengths to developing the skills and strategies you need to achieve your goals. By taking advantage of these resources, you’ll gain valuable insights, personalized guidance, and the confidence to navigate the ever-evolving job market. Start your career journey with the right tools and support—your future self will thank you.
Career Forge
INTERNSHIP/COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (CO-OP)
The Career Center houses the Cooperative Education (co-op)/Internship Programs. In most academic programs at Hampton University, internships are part of the curriculum – students receive academic credit for the internship and/or the experience is required for graduation.
Hampton University Career Center recognizes the National Association of Colleges and Employers Position of US Internships.
Hampton University Career Center follows the legal definition of internships (paid and unpaid) that are set by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Benefits of doing an Internship or Co-Op?
Students gain real world experience and refine their hard and soft skills while on the co-op/internship.
Hampton University decides if the student is eligible to earn academic credit based on the schools policy and criteria of the student’s specific major.
Students can earn funds to finance their education
Internship experience makes a college graduate more marketable as they usually require less training and can handle more responsibilities when they enter the workplace. You may also receive a higher starting salary than those who do not have internship experience and are entering the workforce or starting a new career.
Working as an intern may give students the opportunity to meet a potential mentor and establish a relationship that helps guide their career path.
The internship provides an opportunity for students to learn from professionals, to ask questions, and to build networks that may connect them to their future careers.
Internships allow students to test specific academic techniques learned in the classroom before entering the work world.
Many companies use internships as a way to enhance their recruitment efforts. In some cases, a company may decide to hire an intern at the end of the assignment.
Students gain real world experience and refine their hard and soft skills while on the co-op/internship.
Hampton University decides if the student is eligible to earn academic credit based on the schools policy and criteria of the student’s specific major.
Students can earn funds to finance their education
Internship experience makes a college graduate more marketable as they usually require less training and can handle more responsibilities when they enter the workplace. You may also receive a higher starting salary than those who do not have internship experience and are entering the workforce or starting a new career.
Working as an intern may give students the opportunity to meet a potential mentor and establish a relationship that helps guide their career path.
The internship provides an opportunity for students to learn from professionals, to ask questions, and to build networks that may connect them to their future careers.
Internships allow students to test specific academic techniques learned in the classroom before entering the work world.
Many companies use internships as a way to enhance their recruitment efforts. In some cases, a company may decide to hire an intern at the end of the assignment.