Internships let students take what they’ve learned in the classroom and apply it practically in a professional setting. An internship gives a student the chance to see how an organization operates – and at the same time, it gives the organization a good, solid look at a potential future employee. 

Benefits for Your Organization

• Reduces training and recruitment costs.

• Allows flexibility in staffing needs.

• Brings a fresh new perspective to the workplace.

• Enhances employer-college relations.

• Results in a higher average retention rate among permanent employees recruited and hired through an internship program.

What Internships Entail/How They Work 

Internships with St. Norbert College students are planned in cooperation with the college, the organization and the student. They’re overseen by a St. Norbert faculty or staff member, and by a designated supervisor in your organization. 

They are: 

• Paraprofessional in nature.

• Triad partnerships between the student, college and employer, with responsibilities of each clearly articulated in pre-defined learning objectives.

• Learning-focused.

• Guided.

• Supervised by professional staff.

• Paid or unpaid.

• Eligible for academic credit, if the student chooses.

Hiring St. Norbert College Interns Follow these steps to create an internship for a St. Norbert student:

• Review the Requirements for Hiring a St. Norbert College Intern.

• Intern Bridge is an excellent resource for information on best practices.

• Create a job description for your internship position.

• Post the position for student viewing on our Hire A Knight portal.

• Review student cover letters and résumés.

• Interview students (ask for references).

• Contact the references provided.

• Select a student for your internship position.

• Inform Career & Professional Development that you have hired an SNC student intern.

One of our students’ most important career resources is … you! You can help provide a nurturing career foundation for St. Norbert undergraduates and graduates.

Through our Hire A Knight program, professionals from businesses and organizations throughout the region support students’ transition from campus to career in a number of ways. You can join them by:

Hiring St. Norbert College Students
If you’re seeking to fill full-time employment or internship positions, you can avail yourself of some of the best young talent in the state by turning to St. Norbert students and graduates.

Becoming a Career Mentor 
Allowing our students and alumni to network with you can give them important insights into career issues. Let them “pick your brain" about:

• Academic majors you pursued and the value of a liberal arts education.

• Graduate programs you have completed.

• Regions of the country where you have lived.

• The career field in which you are employed and the organization for which you work.

• Any advice you might offer on internships, job-search strategies and other career-related issues.

Participating in Hands-On Programs 
Students value your participation in our programs because you can give them a real-world view. You can join in events like:

• Networking programs.

• Mock (practice) interview events.

• Presentations on topics including résumé/cover-letter writing, interview skills, finding a job or internship, and transitioning to the workplace.

• Informational interviewing.

• Job-shadowing (a great way for students to observe professionals in their place of work and to learn first-hand about organizational cultures, field trends, typical work responsibilities and career preparation).

Each year, St. Norbert hosts and/or participates in several campus events designed to bring employers and soon-to-be-graduates together. We invite you to join the many businesses and organizations who have found their next “stars” at St. Norbert!

St. Norbert College Career and Internship Fair
If you have at least one internship or full-time position to fill, you can participate in our biannual Career and Internship Fair held in February and September. This event provides a wonderful opportunity to meet some of St. Norbert College’s best and brightest students and soon-to-be alumni! 

Workforce Career and Internship Fair
For more than two decades, Wisconsin’s more than 20 private and independent colleges – St. Norbert included – have jointly held this popular career event in Milwaukee. Each February, we bring together more than 1,000 college seniors and scores of the state’s top employers. 

Mock Interview Relay for Teachers (MIRT)
MIRT is an opportunity for teacher candidates to gain interviewing experience and network with school administrators. Participating school administrators conduct three 30-minute mock interviews with St. Norbert students. During the last 10 minutes of these sessions, students are provided feedback on their interview skills and the opportunity to ask administrators questions. MIRT provides a valuable experience for senior teacher-education candidates, but also the opportunity for administrators to meet the next generation of the professional teaching community. Mock interview relays are held each Spring.