UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics, a nationally recognized business school, is one of three in Wisconsin that requires internship credits for graduation.
The UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics (SBE) creates career-ready graduates in the majors of accounting, business administration, business economics, data analytics, finance, management, and marketing. Internships are an essential milestone in the college experience. They are an opportunity for students to practice applying the skills they have learned through their education in a business or organizational setting.
Corporate partners of the School of Business and Economics have found interns assist in completing special projects, reflect on the expansion of their team, and bring fresh energy to their field of study. However, coordinating the right time to explore adding an intern to a company or organization can be challenging.
This is why Associate Professor Ricardo Boeing offers a consultation to discuss specific needs and help determine what an internship with a particular employer would look like. As Boeing says, “I love to work with our business partners to craft the perfect internship for their needs.”
A company’s requirements for hosting an intern are providing a position related to their major field of study. Someone within the company or organization will need to supervise the intern’s work. And it is strongly suggested that the student has the chance to oversee one or more projects during their placement.
SBE students have opportunities that set them apart from other Wisconsin schools. The Anderson Classroom to Career Center hosts a variety of different services to help set them up for success, from financial coaching to internship coordinating, student advising, and professional event opportunities. Not only is the internship program growing significantly, but it has been highly successful in connecting students to jobs. There are countless chances for applicable work experience and to gain more knowledge about the industry.
UWSP students greatly benefit from these experiences. Internships create room for growth and the development of new skills. It pushes students to grow in résumé development and networking skills that will last a lifetime. Going one step further, the internship program helps students build on important skills like interviewing and interpersonal communication.
After completing their internship, students participate in an Internship Expo held in late September (summer), early December (fall), or early May (spring). This expo allows them to share their duties, what they learned, how courses prepared them, and more. Internship placements range from non-profit organizations to small family-owned businesses and up to large corporate headquarters.
Organizations are welcome to attend the upcoming Internship Expo on Thursday, May 5 from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. The expo will be held in the Laird Room at the Dreyfus University Center at 1015 Reserve Street, Stevens Point. Take an opportunity to meet students nearing graduation, learn about their impact on local businesses and organizations, and explore ways internship opportunities may help your business.
Have you considered expanding your business? Do you have a unique project that would be perfect for an internship opportunity? Contact Associate Professor Ricardo Boeing at ricardo.boeing@uwsp.edu or 715-346-2736 for a consultation to explore and create an internship plan customized to your business needs.