Academic Internship Program – Through this program, qualified students can earn academic credit for supervised and sponsored quality work experiences. For more information and to locate opportunities, click here.

Externship Opportunities -Students may shadow a professional for a few days to explore a career. Review UMW externship sponsors located in the Externship Opportunities binder in Career Services.

Job & Internship Fairs – Allows students to meet with professionals from industry, government, non-profit, and educational organizations to learn about career paths and full and part-time job opportunities.  These fairs happen twice a year, in the fall and spring.

Graduate and Professional School Fair - UMW is hosting it’s first Graduate and Professional School Fair on April 11, 2012

Diversity Career Day - Diversity Career Day is hosted by the University of Virginia and attracts over 150 corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies seeking candidates with diverse backgrounds. Diversity Career Day is open to all students and colleges and universities throughout Virginia and Washington DC. This regional recruiting event typically occurs in November and attracts more than 1200 students from all majors looking for full-time and internship opportunities. Transportation is provided from UMW for this yearly event held in Charlottesville.

On-Campus Recruiting – Students who are graduating within the year and recent alumni can sign up for interviews with businesses, school districts, government agencies, and non-profit organizations to interview for full-time jobs.

* Review the Calendar of Events for dates and additional information about the above programs.

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Student Leadership Program: Peer Career Advisor

Peer Career Advisors (PCAs) are students who volunteer to complete student outreach projects on behalf of Career Services. All PCAs are trained in career development issues and Career Services resources and services. PCAs lead presentations for student groups, help students find resources in the library, and can provide career development information. If you are interested in having a PCA present on a career-related topic for your group, contact Career Services at 654-1022.