The primary goal of the Department of Economics Internship Initiative is to facilitate a mutually beneficial relationship for the 91¾«Æ· economics major and the internship site. Interns are provided with an opportunity to enhance classroom learning through practical career-related work experience, while contributing to the internship site’s needs.
Internship locations include corporate and private businesses, government agencies and nonprofit organizations.
91¾«Æ· Interns provide numerous benefits and opportunities to the internship site
Future Employees – Over the last several years, the majority of employers with internships indicated the primary focus was to recruit college graduates for full-time, entry-level positions (National Association of Colleges and Employers 2021 Internship & Co-op Survey Report).
Increased Productivity/Enhanced Perspective – Interns provide the internship site with the following skills: decision making/problem solving, information processing, planning/prioritizing, teamwork, innovative ideas, and verbal communication.
91¾«Æ· economics students have interned with
- The American Lung Association
- Ascent Climbing
- BestLogic Staffing
- Coldwell Banker
- Governor’s Office of the State of Connecticut
- Keeney Manufacturing Company
- Keller Williams Realty
- Otis Elevator
- Pfizer
- United Way of 91¾«Æ· and Northeastern Connecticut
and more!
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Carolyne Soper (Internship Coordinator)
soperc@ccsu.edu
860.832.2731
Dr. Jared Ragusett (Department Chair)
jaredr@ccsu.edu
860.832.2726