Student Information

We recommend that all students who are interested in pursuing an internship take intentional steps to plan. Many employers only hire interns once per year, and if you are planning on receiving academic credit, you will need to keep track of both application deadlines for the organization and the college. 

Do I need an internship?

Some programs, including Associate’s, Bachelor’s and certificate programs, at North Seattle College require completion of an internship as part of their graduation plan. Many students choose to complete an internship, even if it is not required, to gain additional work experience in their intended career field. 

Finding Internships

North Seattle College is not a placement center - all students are expected to find their own internships. General information sessions are held quarterly; upcoming dates can be found on Handshake. 
A successful search takes time, planning and flexibility. Start looking at least 3 months ahead of when you want to start your internship. We encourage all students to use a wide range of strategies when searching for internships:

• Job boards: Handshake and LinkedIn are great starting points.
• Campus Resources: Academic advisors, faculty/instructors, and classmates can all support your internship search. Advisors and faculty in particular are likely to get contacted directly by employers who are seeking applicants.
• Follow Employers: Follow recruiters and employers on job boards, bookmark their jobs/employment pages, or set up saved searches to automatically be updated when a new position is posted.