Beginning the Process | Available Resources | Internship Possibilities
The Career Services staff can assist you in finding meaningful summer experiences; however, the ultimate responsibility for securing an internship placement lies with YOU.
In order for us to help you most effectively, you must submit a Personal Data Sheet and a draft of your resume to the Career Services Office. Once we know which organizations are the most interesting to you, we will help you find the right contacts within those organizations. If necessary, we will contact potential sponsors for you and help them to design an appropriate internship project or projects.
You will receive regular emails throughout the year from the Career Services Office about internship opportunities and approaching deadlines. Students studying abroad will also receive email notices.
PPS Database: The Career Services Office maintains an extensive database which is for the use of PPS majors. The database includes PPS majors’ internships from recent years as well as new opportunities and is updated continuously throughout the year.
Other Career Services Office Resources: Evaluations and policy papers from past interns, as well as numerous printed resource materials are available in the Internship Office. Visit the office during normal business hours (9-5) or call or email for an appointment with the Internship Coordinator (613-7311). Remember to put your name in the subject of your email.
The Internet: The Internet is an invaluable source of information on internships. A listing of useful websites is included at the back of this handbook.
Duke Career Center: The Duke Career Center in 110 Page Building is an excellent source of information. The Career Center has additional internship files, books and periodicals as well as resume-writing workshops and counseling. Students can request to be added to the Career Center's e-mail list of internship and job opportunities.
Personal Contacts: Often students find internships through personal contacts (professors, family friends, relatives, parents’ business associates, etc.) We encourage you to make use of any such contacts if you wish; however, please work closely with the Career Services Office to make sure your internship will be approved.
Several internship opportunities are available to students. Many programs provide internships or internship placements, including:
Ventures: The Ventures program is offered through the Duke Career Center . Ventures has part-time academic year internship opportunities in many different career fields. Ventures provides students with their first experience in career-oriented jobs. These internships do not count as Public Policy internships.
Leadership in an Aging Society: Sponsored by the Duke Long Term Care Resources Program, the Leadership in Aging Society Internships are paid and available for both graduate and upper level undergraduate students with an expressed interest in health care and aging issues. For application information call 919-660-7542.
Hart Leadership Program: Please visit their website for more information.
NC State Government Internship Program: The North Carolina Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office has 100 paid internships each summer for undergraduates and graduate students from North Carolina. You must be a North Carolina resident. For more information, call 919-733-9296 or visit their website.