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In today’s competitive job market it takes more than a degree to land a job upon graduation. That’s why an internship or a co-op can be an essential element of your total education. Internships allow you to:

  • Gain practical work experience in your major
  • Explore and expand your skills
  • Develop interpersonal and communication skills
  • Make valuable professional contacts

The SJSU Career Center offers a variety of services that will help you research, identify, and connect with employers during your search for the right internship or co-op opportunity. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to effectively prepare and plan an effective internship search campaign.

"Nothing ever becomes real
until it is experienced."

- John Keats