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The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs at UIC is the University of Illinois System's home for the study of public policy and contemporary urban challenges. We are CUPPA.

In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.

Follow our student internships and student opportunities below. For post-graduation job postings head to the CUPPA Careers Blog or follow us at @CUPPACareers on Twitter.

Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu.
Showing posts with label internship program. Show all posts
Showing posts with label internship program. Show all posts

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Summer 2024 Internships - Prairie Research Institute

In collaboration with the Graduate College’s Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP), the Prairie Research Institute is offering hands-on summer internships that will enable undergraduate students from populations underrepresented in graduate study at Illinois to explore careers in applied science. This opportunity is open to students at any U.S. undergraduate institution. 

During the 8-week summer program, interns will be immersed in hands-on field and lab projects led by scientists from the Illinois Natural History Survey, Illinois State Water Survey, and Illinois Sustainable Technology Center. Interns will also participate in professional and career development activities and will learn about the pathway to graduate study. 

Each summer intern will receive:

  • a $4,000 stipend
  • funds to cover travel to/from Urbana-Champaign
  • on-campus housing and meals, plus supplies for workshops and symposiums

There are opportunities in atmospheric science and climate; biology, ecology, and environmental science; sustainable energy; and water supply and safety. To see all of the internship options and to apply, visit https://go.illinois.edu/PRI-interns. 

The deadline to apply is Friday, March 8, 2024.

 
 

Monday, January 8, 2024

Planning and Engineering Internship Program - San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Agency (SFMTA)

The SFMTA Planning and Engineering Internship Program is aimed at students pursuing degrees and careers related to transportation planning and transportation engineering. Interns join teams within the Agency’s Streets; Transit; Finance & Information Technology; Taxis, Access, & Mobility Services (TAMS) and Office of the Chief Strategy Officer divisions to work on projects that help residents and visitors of San Francisco get where they need to be safely and equitably.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2024

More information and instructions for applying are available here.

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Recent Graduate and Student Intern Hiring (Fall) - U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Talent Network

 The National Recruitment Center is hosting virtual information sessions throughout September and October.  Sign up is through eventbrite.

  • Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
  • Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM EDT
  • Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 12:00 PM EDT
  • Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT
  • Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT
  • Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT

The open window to apply for these jobs will be:

  • Pathways Student Interns  - October 16-27
  • Pathways Recent Grad - October 23-27

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Diversity Community Engagement Program Internship - Office of Diversity, Equity & Engagement

About

Interested in working with WLRC and CAN on campus outreach and supporting mental health? Apply for the Fall 2023 DCEP Internship!

The Diversity Community Engagement Program (DCEP) is designed to expand students’ career readiness and community engagement skills through an internship hosted by the Office of Diversity, Equity, & Engagement, its seven Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change (CCUSC), and their community partners.
Learn more and apply here.

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program - Fall 2023, Partnership for Public Service

Description

Managed by the Partnership for Public Service, the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program helps bring diverse young talent to government and offers students the opportunity to apply their educational training to work at a federal agency. The program is actively recruiting its fall 2023 cohort to join the Department of Transportation, National Science Foundation and the Small Business Administration as paid interns. Undergraduate, graduate and professional students from across all academic disciplines are welcome to apply. Fully remote and in-person opportunities are available.
The program benefits and eligibility vary by each agency; interested candidates are strongly encouraged to review each carefully and email internships@ourpublicservice.org with any questions.
Find out more about each agency and apply here

Friday, March 5, 2021

UIC CEA Virtual International Internship Program

The UIC Study Abroad Office is excited to offer a new virtual international internship program to students! The CEA Virtual International Internship program allows you the opportunity to gain valuable resume experience, build a global professional network and expand your skill set as our world goes virtual. Internship placements are tailored to each individual student and are available across a variety of career fields and with companies in many different countries - no passport needed!

For more information, please see this recording of a recent webinar CEA and the Study Abroad Office hosted. The application deadline for Summer 2021 is March 26th and the deadline for Fall 2021 is June 28th.

If you are interested in applying or would like more information, please contact sao@uic.edu.

 

If you decide to do this program, depending on what type of virtual internship it is, you may be able to get course credit under PPOL 490 Field Experience.  Contact Sharon Hayes shar@uic.edu for approval.