The Career & Professional Development team is excited to be hosting Internship Week, happening July 21st-25th. Learn about experiential learning opportunities with various employers, and get tips and advice to make the most of our experience from the Career and Professional Development team.

Join us for a special session with Gordon Food Service—one of the largest family-operated foodservice distributors in North America.

During this virtual session, you’ll hear directly from the Gordon Food Service team about their internship program, company culture, and the types of projects interns get to work on. Whether you’re interested in business, supply chain, technology, marketing, or other corporate functions, this is a great opportunity to learn how an internship at Gordon Food Service can launch your career. Bring your questions!

Join us for a live, unrecorded Q&A session where your questions guide the conversation! Whether you’re wondering how to land the right internship, how to make the most of your internship experience, or leverage your experience to grow your professional network, this is your chance to get real-time, personalized advice to help you advance in your career.

Join us for an exclusive Q&A session with WGU computer science student, David Graham, who recently completed an internship with Mayo Clinic and is currently completing a second.

In this interactive session, David will share insights into his journey as an intern, including how he secured competitive internships, the skills and experiences he gained, and actionable advice for making the most of any internship opportunity.

Whether you’re just starting your internship search or preparing to start your internship experience, this session offers practical strategies and insider tips to help you stand out, land opportunities, and excel during your internship experience.

Are you an undergraduate student eager to gain hands-on experience in a fully remote setting? Stride’s paid internship program offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects, connect with executives, and develop valuable professional skills, all from wherever you are.

💼 See open internship roles here!

Join our Virtual Info Session to learn more!

🔹 What You’ll Learn:

  • Program Overview – Explore how Stride’s internship provides real-world experience aligned with business goals.
  • Who We’re Looking For – See if this opportunity is the right fit for you.
  • Internship Benefits – Learn about mentorship, executive networking, and career development resources.
  • Live Q&A – Get your questions answered by Stride representatives.

Gain insight into Stride’s remote work culture.

Join us to learn how to navigate Handshake and other internship search tools more effectively. This session will give you strategies to find better opportunities, apply with confidence, and land that internship faster! 

Join us for a special session with UnitedHealth Group—one of the world’s leading healthcare and technology companies.

📣 In this virtual session, you’ll hear directly from Hannah Mara, Senior Early Careers Technology Recruiter, as she shares insights into UnitedHealth Group’s internship program, company culture, and how interns contribute to impactful, tech-driven projects. UHG offers exciting opportunities in cybersecurity, IT, data, and more, making this a must-attend event for students looking to break into the tech side of healthcare. 

This event is part of WGU’s Internship Week, a series of sessions designed to help you discover hands-on learning opportunities and build career-ready skills.

Join us for an engaging conversation with WGU graduate marketing students Destiny Ayala and Ciera Valentine-Gary as they share insights about their HubSpot micro-internship experience. Learn how this unique opportunity helped them build industry-relevant skills, expand their professional networks, and accelerate their paths to career success. Whether you’re exploring ways to gain experience or looking to level up your resume with micro-internships, this session will offer many insights that you won’t want to miss!

Whether you are beginning your career or transitioning into a new career path, join us for this session to explore how internships can help you gain career experience. We’ll share the benefits of participating in an internship, resources to help you identify what you want to gain from your internship experience. We will discuss how participating in an internship can  support your professional development and ultimately how to find internship opportunities through Handshake and other resources.