Fleishman Career Center provides internship search support and funding for students

Internships are a valuable way to gain hands-on experience and open doors for a future career. The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development assists all students in finding and securing internships or other high impact practices (including research, community engagement, fellowships, study abroad and more). If your student has not yet planned for summer, encourage them to utilize the Fleishman Career Center’s resources for finding and applying to opportunities:

• hireBING by Handshake: A job search platform managed by Binghamton University where over 100,000 jobs and internships are posted each year
• The Career Guide: A comprehensive booklet that educates students about every step of the job and internship search process
• Resume templates: Pre-formatted, industry-specific resume templates that students can use to create top-notch resumes
• Appointments: Students can meet one-on-one with a career consultant by pre-scheduling through hireBING or visiting UU-133 during walk-in hours (weekdays from noon–4 p.m.) for individualized support with their internship search

Many students find internship opportunities that are either unpaid or do not pay enough to cover the cost of living and other expenses. This can prevent them from participating in an opportunity that would positively impact their career development. The Fleishman Career Center recognizes this barrier to career success and is proud to administer numerous donor-sponsored funding opportunities to provide financial support to undergraduate and graduate students completing summer internships. These funding opportunities are available to help students cover expenses such as housing, transportation, professional supplies or food. In 2023 $155,452 was distributed among 48 students to support their summer internship experiences.

Applications and additional information for summer 2024 funding opportunities can be found on the Fleishman Center’s website. Funds are awarded to students who have secured an internship, and the selection is based on both the quality of the application and demonstrated financial need. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so it is in students’ best interest to apply early. Contact the Fleishman Career Center at intefund@binghamton.edu with any questions.

If you are interested in making a donation to the Student Affairs Internship Fund, let us know!