Knights@Work [NEW]
We are seeking employers and students to participate in Knights@Work, MGA's new internship program.
Through Knights@Work, students not already part of an academic internship program may be able to complete an internship and receive recognition on their transcript through the Career Development Internship non-credit course. To participate, students must secure an internship by the first day of the Full Session for the semester they want to intern. Students who complete an internship successfully through this program will also receive an honor cord.
Students and employers seeking additional information should contact Dr. Heather McIntosh
Current Students
Current Students: To get started, schedule an internship appointment via Handshake to update your resume and develop an internship search plan with a career advisor. We recommend starting your internship search at least three months before you plan to begin an internship. You will want to use resources such as Handshake, LinkedIn, career fairs and other networking opportunities, the Virtual Internship Series, and your personal network to identify as many possibilities as possible.
If you have already accepted an internship for the upcoming term, report your internship through Experiences on Handshake and email Dr. Heather McIntosh by August 14 with a copy of your internship offer letter or email.
Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible for participation:
• Institutional GPA of 2.0 or higher and in good community standing at MGA.
• Degree-seeking student at MGA for at least one academic semester with the completion
of at least 12 or more college credits before the internship term and the zero-credit course begins.
• Must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to register for the course.
• Declaration of a major.
• Proof of an internship offer that is not an existing full-time or part-time job.
Employers
Employers: Employers interested in offering internship opportunities should complete the online form by July 12 for fall, November 1 for spring, and March 1 for summer. We are seeking opportunities in all degree programs.
We are looking for internships that are
• Related to a student's academic and career goals
• At least 80 hours over 8 or more weeks
• In-person or virtual with projects and shadowing opportunities
• Supervised by a professional in the related field
• Located throughout middle Georgia for local students and beyond for
online students
More About Internships
Although many internships are paid, these experiences should also be educational and within a student's area of study. MGA follows the guidelines for internships set forth by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
- The experience must be an extension of the classroom: a learning experience that provides for applying the knowledge gained in the classroom. It must not be simply to advance the operations of the employer or be the work that a regular employee would routinely perform.
- The skills or knowledge learned must be transferable to other employment settings.
- The experience has a defined beginning and end, and a job description with desired qualifications.
- There are clearly defined learning objectives/goals related to the professional goals of the student's academic coursework.
- There is supervision by a professional with expertise and educational and/or professional background in the field of the experience.
- There is routine feedback by the experienced supervisor.
- There are resources, equipment, and facilities provided by the host employer that support learning objectives/goals.
