Since I do enjoy shopping I was delighted to hear that JCPenney, one of America's leading retailers, has been selected by Bloomberg BusinessWeek's list of the 40 "Best U.S. Companies for Undergraduate Internships," with a ranking of 27 for 2009.
Each year JCPenny selects over 100 interns to complete 10-week internship assignments over the course of the summer. JCPenny sales management interns get an opportunity to participate in sales leadership, inventory flow, event planning and merchandise presentation.
Upon successful completion of the JCPenney Internship Program, many interns go on into the Sales Manager Trainee Program after graduation.
The internship program also affords students an opportunity to learn through self-study materials, online training courses, and remote televised classes. In addition to the training they receive doing actual work for the company, they also have the chance to improve their knowledge and skills through informal training programs that are offered throughout the internship.
Students develop strong business skills by completing an internship with JCPenney that they will be able to use in any corporate or retail environment. Although the internship is just the beginning, it provides student participants with much of the knowledge and skills they will need to achieve future success in the field of business.
Bloomberg Ranks JCPenney #27 in Top Internships originally appeared on About.com Internships on Thursday, January 7th, 2010 at 12:44:53.
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Clean Cities is offering up to 25 internships for students interested in helping the country reduce its dependence on petroleum, lower carbon and local air pollutant emissions, and in building a green economy in over 90 cities.
Clean Cities is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Vehicle Technologies Program and is open to junior or senior undergraduate students and students currently pursuing a graduate degree. Any students studying communications, public relations, business, marketing, engineering or environmental sciences will have the chance to build public awareness of advanced vehicle technologies, alternative fuels, and practices that reduce the consumption of petroleum.
Benefits
All interns for Clean Cities will receive a stipend of $7000 and must be available to work from the beginning of June to mid-August. Interns will have an opportunity to do something that really makes a difference. Internships may lead to full-time employment after college.
Locations
Internships take place in over 90 cities across the nation.
To Apply
Students can access an application on the website.
The deadline to apply is March 26, 2010.
Questions can be directed to: CleanCitiesIntern@anl.gov
Previous Picks:
- Genentech
- AT&T
- CBS News Internships
INTERNSHIP PICK OF THE WEEK Clean Cities originally appeared on About.com Internships on Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 22:51:49.
If you are a new graduate or have just joined the ranks of the unemployed, internships may be the answer. Internships are a way to gain new knowledge and skills and many times organizations select from their current interns for any full-time job openings that come up.
Recently the LaHainaNews.com in West Maui, Hawaii, ran an article on the DLIR Volunteer Internship Program. The program allows for unemployment insurance claimants to gain experience by doing internships at local businesses in the area. The program is hoping to provide Hawaii's unemployed with new skills in hopes of helping them to return to work sooner.
For more information on the DLIR Program and others, you can check out the links below:
Internships for Post Graduates & Career Changers originally appeared on About.com Internships on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 23:09:49.
The Office of the Attorney General Internship Program (OAG) for the District of Columbia (OAG) hires undergraduate and graduate students to work as volunteers during the academic year as well as during the summer. Interns participating in the OAG Program are given first-hand exposure to what it's like working in public service. A diverse group of students are selected each year to participate in the program.
Interns get an opportunity to work alongside professionals in the field and are able to participate in doing legal research, motions, advice memos, discovery, trial, and/or administrative tasks pertinent to the office. Interns can also assist attorneys at trial or while working in a hearing, selecting jurors, or in making opening statements. These are just a few of the exciting tasks that take place while working in the OAG Office.
Interns get an opportunity to develop their legal writing and research skills and will learn how to apply the various federal, state, and common laws to court cases. The Office of the Attorney General is made up of ten (10) major divisions with specialty sections as well as many programs that meet the needs of a wide variety of students.
The Summer Associates Program is for first and second year law students.
Qualifications:
The Internship Program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students who are in good academic standing while the Summer Associate Program is open to first and second year law school students. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and interest in the students specific area of concentration. Each internship is tailored to each student's needs, interests, and schedule.
To Apply:
Please visit the OAG website to apply for the Undergraduate Internship Program. First and second year law school students can also apply for The Summer Associate Internship Program.
All applicants must also submit the following documentation:
- A cover letter
- A résumé
- A writing sample, 3 to 5 pages in length
- Completed EEO form (optional)*
- Transcripts (Unofficial transcript acceptable)
Because of the high volume of applications, each student is requested to submit one complete application by fax, rather than submitting separate documents. Applications are accepted electronically.
All materials must be submitted to the attention of:
Office of the Attorney General
Attention: Internship Coordinator
c/o Keya Ross
441 Fourth Street, NW, Suite 1145 South
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 724-2308
Fax: (202) 730-1466
Email: keya.ross@dc.gov
All applications for summer are being accepted between January 1st and March 15th.
Previous Picks:
- The White House Internship Program
- Rise Summer Internship Program
- The North Carolina State Government Internship Program
INTERNSHIP PICK OF THE WEEK Office of the Attorney General originally appeared on About.com Internships on Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 22:54:51.
