The internship program at FPU provides a valuable opportunity for both employers and students. Employers gain a committed staff member chosen from a pool of highly motivated and talented students who can complete projects and assignments in a cost-effective manner. Internships also offer employers a way to recruit, screen and train potential permanent employees at a reduced cost before making a long-term commitment.

As an employer participating in the internship program, you provide students with the valuable opportunity to develop practical skills and knowledge in a real work setting--an experience they are able to put on their resumes.

Employers are required to:

• Provide regular supervision to the intern.
• Have expertise in the area in which the intern is working.
• Complete an evaluation of the intern's work.
• Work with the intern to develop their learning objectives by providing projects and activities.

Interns may work as regular part-time or full-time employees while earning academic credit. Each unit of credit requires 60 hours of internship.

How to Hire an Intern:

1. Call the CDELC Director at 559-453-2220 to discuss your interest in an intern.
2. Develop a job description for the internship. In the description include the duties, requirements and application procedure.
3. Send your internship announcement to us in one of the following ways:
   • Online through FPU's College Central Network (CCN) system
   • By mail: Fresno Pacific University 
     Career Development Center 
     1717 S. Chestnut Ave. 
     Fresno, CA 93702
   • By fax: 559-453-7147
   • By email
4. Follow your internship hiring practices.
5. A university representative will visit your site during the student's internship.