Completing an internship in a students’ field of study sets them apart from other students whose only discipline-related experiences were classroom- or academic laboratory-based. Employers prefer students who have experiential education (which includes internships) are more productive and better prepared for on-the-job challenges. Additionally, internships are a meaningful step in terms of building a stronger network among additional local employers and your peers, many of whom are likely to stay in the state (and the New Haven area) after graduation.
Fun fact: companies polled as part of our Industry Needs Assessment, 75% of companies hire their interns!
How the BioPath Internship and Early Career program works
BioPath is an amazing resource for students. Each year, provide services 100 students who are seeking internships and jobs with STEM and STEM-adjacent opportunities, and we can help you:
- Reach out to and meet with a member of our team (innovation@southernct.edu)
- We will provide guidance and feedback in terms of what can and/or should be included on your resumes and cover letters. You can follow-up with us for additional rounds of feedback.
- When you get an interview scheduled we can help you with the interview prepare – email us to schedule a time.
- When you do get an opportunity, please let us know – we are a largely grant-funded team, and by us being able to say how many students and recent graduates (whom we have helped) have earned jobs and internships, we are more likely to retain our funding.
Qualifications for most internship and employment opportunities in STEM and Life Science
We recommend that students have a strong GPA in their subject area, an updated resume with relevant experience and skills in BioScience and STEM, a great work ethic and passion for continuous learning!
What if I am not qualified? OR I don’t know if I am ready for this.
Maybe you aren’t ready. YET. Don’t be discouraged – let us help get you on the path to your goals! Feel free to contact us. We can help you along the process or just have a quick chat to understand your options.