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"I am currently interning at WMC-TV 5. I am grateful for each and every opportunity I get to shadow an anchor. In this field, it is all about networking. This internship allows me to work around professionals and log stories via internet. I have experienced live coverage in the news room, and out in the field. This internship is providing an advancement opportunity for my future."

—BreAnna Paige Boyd

Internship Opportunities at the U of M

An internship is a cooperative educational arrangement between a student, the University of Memphis, and a community partner. Each year more than 5,000 U of M students are interning in schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Through internships, the community offers students the opportunity to:

Enhance professional development with first hand experience in the world of work
Build an effective resume that results in better job offers after graduation
Improve knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet career goals
Develop a network of professional contacts
Reinforce learning received in course work experience

Employers rate relevant work experience as the most important criteria during the job selection process. A high quality internship provides the key to a more meaningful education and a brighter future.