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Lexie Avery

Senior Associate Director

Student Engagement and Career Readiness

Supporting Your Student’s Internship Journey

Career Services, Student and Parent Perspectives

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Fleishman Center for

Career and Professional Development

Internationally Recognized as Top Career Center

8+ Award Winning Programs

30 Professional Staff Members

40+ Student Interns and Employees

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The Fleishman Career Center assists students with their career and professional development

Partner with the professional school career offices and offices across campus

Explore Majors and Careers

Gain Relevant Experience

Prepare for a Job/Internship Search

Apply to Graduate or Professional School

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What is an Internship?

An internship is a form of experiential learning that bridges students academic and career interests.

It typically has a defined structure, learning focus, and objectives related to the task. They help students develop industry focused and transferable skills.

Internships also provide students with opportunities for mentorship, feedback, the development of their professional networks.

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Key Benefits to an Internship

  1. Workplace Experience

  1. Skill Development

  1. Strong Employability/Outcomes

  1. Career Exploration

  1. Expanded Networking Opportunities

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Impact of Internship Experiences

According to a 2025 NACE report, Internships, Experiential Learning Impact Early Career Success

  • Graduates with experiential learning experiences earn an average $15,000 more than those who didn’t
  • Higher career satisfaction
  • Faster career progression
  • High conversion rates from intern to full time

Students who participate in the Fleishman Career Center’s credit bearing internship program have a placement rate of 91%

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Student Perspective: Welcome Megan Gillespie and Shane Sekuler

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Experiential Education

Credit-Bearing Internship Program (CDCI 395)

Internship Funds

~500 students earn academic credit for an internship through this program every year!

received funds in the summer of 2025

students

63

Amounts

ranged from

$1,000

$7,500

to

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Preparing Students for Career Success through Experience

High-Impact and Experiential Learning

Class of 2025 Graduating Seniors completing at least 1 High Impact/Experiential Learning Practice

92%

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Family Perspective:

Welcome to the Lau Family

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As a reminder…

Partner with the professional school career offices and offices across campus

Explore Majors and Careers

Gain Relevant Experience

Prepare for a Job/Internship Search

Apply to Graduate or Professional School

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Fleishman Career Center staff look forward to helping you!

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careers@binghamton.edu | 607-777-2400