What is an internship?
An internship is practical work experience that is directly related to your major field of study or career interest. Internships are typically short term in nature and typically last anywhere from 3 months to a year. Most internships are part-time during the school year and full-time during summer or winter break. Some are paid and others are not. For information about earning academic credit, talk to the internship supervisor in your department.
Why should I participate in an internship?
A great internship experience can expose you to many aspects of an industry and will promote the development of transferable skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Many college students participate in internships to gain relevant experience in a particular career field as well as to get exposure to determine if they have a genuine interest in the field. Internships are also an excellent way to begin building connections that will be invaluable in developing and maintaining a strong professional network for the future.
How do I obtain an internship?
There are many resources available to assist you in finding an internship. You should pursue several different strategies in your search including:
- Office of Career Services: Our office can help you identify sources for internship opportunities and evaluate those you might be considering. We can also assist you in putting together your resume and cover letter for any opportunities in which you are applying.
- Networking: Speak with family, friends, faculty, college advisors about what type of internship you want and when and where you want to do it. They might be able to provide you with some contacts and advice for getting started. The department chair in your major area may be able to provide you with a listing of employers that have hired previous students for internships.
- Job Boards: There are several websites that are dedicated to internship listings. Check out www.internships.com, www.jobcentral.com or conduct an internet search to locate additional online job boards.
- Contact Employers: Contact or visit employers in the region and inquire about part-time jobs or internship opportunities. To find listings of employers in your career area of interest, the yellow pages can be a good resource!
- Job Fairs: Attend career/job fairs locally and within the region you would like to pursue an internship. Many employers that participate in career/job fairs have internship opportunities. Even if the employer is not looking for interns, you may still want ask about the possibility. To view a listing of upcoming local job fairs, click here.
Internship Partners and Faculty Supervisors by Academic Department
Click on the department name below to view a listing of employers that have previously hired student interns from that department.
The Richards Group (Dallas, TX)
Zachry Associates, Inc. (Abilene, TX)
Core Group Advertising (Dallas, TX)
InFocus Video (Abilene, TX)
Abilene Regional Medical Center (Abilene, TX)
Milsoft Utility Solutions, Inc.
Abilene Regional Medical Center
Hendrick Health Center
American Heart Association
Perini’s
State Farm Insurance
K Mart
Mouser and Young, CPA’s
First United Methodist Church
Condley & Company, CPA
Busch Jewelers
Best Buy Co.
Texas High School Rodeo Assoc.
Guidestone Financial Resources
Walgreen Co.
Texas Tech Small Business Dev. Center
Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau
DK Communications
Baker Ready Mix & Building Supplies
Diamondback Golf Club
The Marketing Arm
Victory Records
FFIN
Deaconess Hospital
Briercroft Fire and Water Restoration
Stamford Memorial Hospital
Abilene Police Department
Taylor County Sheriff’s Department
Taylor County District Attorney
Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center
U.S. Postal Service
Taylor County Restitution Center
Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Parole Division
Taylor County Domestic Relations Office
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Taylor County Community Supervision and Corrections Department
Abilene Fire Department
Serenity House Substance Abuse Treatment Facility
U.S. Probation Department
Emergency Management Department
Winter's Police Department
Child Advocacy Center at the Taylor County Law Enforcement Center
Forensic Science Department (APD)
Regional Crime Victim Crisis Center
Victim's Assistance Office (DA's Office)
Child Protective Services
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division (Chaplaincy Program)
AAF Abilene ( American Advertising Federation)
Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau
Boys and Girls Club of Abilene
BSM
Big Brother Big Sister
Creative Graphic Solutions
Cultural Affairs Council
Cumulus Broadcasting
The Grace
Glass Jar Studio
HSU Sports Information
HSU Office of Alumni Relations
HSU Neighborhood Enhancement Center
HSU Student Development
HSU News and Information
Healthy Skin Day Spa
Hendrick Hospital
Hendrick Home for Children
National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature
Jordan Taylor & Co.
KTAB/KRBC News
KTXS-TV
St. Paul United Methodist Church
Texas Country Reporter
University Baptist Church
U.S. Congressman Randy Neugebauer
Western Heritage Classic Planning Committee
YWCA
Fitness & Sport Sciences | Ron Rainwater
Hendricks Center for Rehab
HSU Volleyball
GNC
HSU Intramural Sports
American Heart Association
YMCA- Abilene TX.
HSU Sports Information
HSU Football
West Texas Rehab
Women’s Super Fitness (San Antonio, TX)
Stephenson Oil & Gas
HSU Athletic Department
Abilene High School
Abilene Country Club
Alliance After School Care
Abilene Regional Hospital
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Abilene, TX)
Midland Lee High School
Ripken Baseball Academy (Aberdeen, MD)
Twin Creeks Hospital (Allen, TX)
Athletic Supply
Outdoor Education Camp (Brownwood, TX)
Graham Regional Wellness Center
Houston Knights AAU Basketball Team
USA Men’s National Soccer Team
Harris Down Town Ft. Worth Hospital
University of Texas Frank Erwin Center
Rose Park Tennis Center
Air It Out Football Camp
Abilene Cooper High School
Gymnastics Sports Center
Cisco High School
Abilene Wylie High School
McMurry Women’s Basketball
City of Abilene Recreation Division
HSU Soccer
First Baptist Family Life Center
Trilogy Athletics (Midland, TX)
HSU Women’s Basketball
Power Shack Gym
Rebound Physical Therapy
Clyde High School
Abilene Boys & Girls Club
Boys Club of America
Morgan’s Buildings & Spas
HSU Baseball
Prime Time Family Fun Center
The Citadel
APEX
Political Science & Legal Studies | Sandy Self
Law Office of Whitten, Hacker, Hagin, Anderson, Allen & Self
Law Office of Mehaffey & Watson
Law Office of Lynn Ingalsbe
Law Office of McMahon, Surovik, & Suttle
Federal District Court, Abilene Division
Taylor County District Attorney’s Office
Law Office of Vickie Carter
Law Office of Gravley and Leggett
Texas State Representative Susan King
Former Texas State Representative Bob Hunter
Texas Attorney General’s Office
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
The Blackstone Foundation
Abilene City Attorney’s Office
Eastland Court of Appeals (11th)
United States Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
United States Congressman Randy Neugebauer
United States Congressman Pete Sessions
Eastland County Criminal District Attorney’s Office
Eastland County Court
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of West Texas
Lead America
Taylor County Democratic Party
Preemptive Love Coalition
Christian Life Commission
Texas Baptist Offering for World Hunger
Congresswoman Kay Granger
Abilene Independent School District – Head Start
Abilene Independent School District – Student Assistance Services
Abilene Independent School District – Student Attendance Officers
Abilene Neighborhoods in Progress
Abilene Regional Medical Center
Adult Protective Services
Advancing Babies Chances (ECI)
Ben Richey Boy’s Ranch
Betty Hardwick Center (MHMR) HCS
Big Brothers/Big Sister
Cancer Services Network
Care Inn of Abilene
Christian Homes of Abilene
Child Protective Services
Connecting Caring Communities
Coronado Nursing Center
Crime Victim’s Crisis Center
FOCUS, Inc.
Harmony Family Services
Hendrick Center for Rehab
Hendrick Home for Children
Hendrick Medical Center
Hendrick Hospice – Rainbows
High Sky – LIFE Aftercare
Hope Haven
Just People
Mesa Springs Retirement Center
Methodist Children’s Home
Noah Project
New Horizons
Northern Oaks Nursing Center
Oaks at Radford Hills
Salvation Army
Steps2Strides
Taylor County Adult Probation
Taylor County Juvenile Justice
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
Texas Department of State Health Services
Wisteria Place Retirement Living
WTRC/HOBC
Children’s Protective Services