Internship Academy

Your step-by-step guide to landing and excelling in internships that launch your career.

Internship Academy is Career Lab’s comprehensive program designed to prepare college students to find, secure, and thrive in meaningful internship experiences. Internships are often the first real taste of professional life — and this program ensures students enter that world with confidence, skills, and a clear plan. Through hands-on coaching, practical resources, and personalized support, Internship Academy equips students with everything they need to stand out in competitive internship searches and succeed once they’re on the job. From crafting applications to mastering workplace expectations, this program transforms uncertainty into opportunity.

What You’ll Gain in Internship Academy

Expert guidance on how to identify internships aligned with your goals and interests
Step-by-step support for preparing resumes, cover letters, and applications that impress
Interview preparation, including mock interviews and communication strategies
Professional skills training covering workplace etiquette, time management, and teamwork
Tips for making a lasting impression and turning internships into future job offers
Insights into diverse work environments, including corporate, nonprofit, and public sectors
Ongoing mentorship and check-ins to support your growth throughout your internship

Why the Internship Academy is Essential

It demystifies the internship process and reduces stress
It builds your confidence before, during, and after your internship
It provides tools to maximize learning and professional growth on the job
It increases your chances of converting internships into career opportunities

Internship Academy is your launchpad to professional success — a complete toolkit designed to help you seize internships and use them as stepping stones toward a rewarding career.