We offer unique internship, externship, and mentorship programs that allow you to explore your career interests and develop key professional skills that will make you attractive to prospective employers.

The programs provide a community of peers with whom you go through tailored professional development training. You also receive career counseling support alongside your experience to help you best prepare, be successful in the workplace, build your professional network, and reflect on your experience upon completion.

Programs

Career Exploration Summit

The Career Exploration Summit (CES) is a virtual opportunity for undergraduates to explore and engage with alumni in brand name companies across various industries. The program will feature a series of 90-minute alumni panels across three days where students will have the opportunity to connect with alumni to explore careers while developing skills alongside a cohort of fellow Columbia students.

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CCE Alumni Mentorship Program (CAMP)

Summer

The CCE Alumni Mentorship Program (CAMP) provides a unique opportunity to develop key professional and practical skills while also participating in an internship, fellowship, research and/or volunteer opportunity in any field. If you have secured a professional summer opportunity, you can apply to CAMP.

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CCE Internships+

Spring

CCE Internships+ partners with employers from a variety of career fields and provides you with a quality internship experience plus early career professional development programming.

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CCE Site Visit Program

Spring
Fall

Site visits offer a unique opportunity to tour employer offices with a small group of peers and gain insider knowledge about the industry directly from the professionals within the organization.

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Lionsbridge

Spring

Lionsbridge is a finance boot camp, a free 3-day in-person workshop designed to introduce Columbia first- and second-year students to the world of finance and to prepare them for internships and career opportunities. The workshop will occur in person, on campus from January 15 to January 17, 2025.

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Navab Fellowship Program

Summer

The Navab Fellowship Program offers summer internship experiences to full-time Columbia College students through the gracious commitment of Columbia College alumni.

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Resources

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Etiquette in the Workplace

How you present yourself to others in the business world speaks volumes. People often form first impressions about others within seconds of first meeting them therefore it is crucial to ensure you are properly prepared to present yourself as a professional. Here are some important tips towards making a good impression.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Internships

Deciding on an internship can be a tough decision, so we’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions we’ve encountered about internships.

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8 Ways to Talk about Your International Experience in an Interview

It is not always easy to talk about your international experience during an interview. Learn more about 8 ways to communicate your experience to employers.

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10 Tips to Make the Most of an Internship

An internship is an excellent opportunity to try out a career field, build skills, grow your network and potentially become employed at a company full-time after graduation.

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In the Know

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

Spring 2024 New York Site Visit Program

Over spring break, 104 Columbia students visited 12 employers across New York City through the Site Visit Program. This program gives students a firsthand look at what it’s like to work at employers across industries. Read on for key takeaways from each site visit.Read more
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Thursday, May 14, 2020

Student Takeaways from their Transition to Virtual Internships

At the end of every program, the Experiential Education team provides students in the spring internship programs a chance to reflect on their time in the program through reflection sessions. Students in each program spent time with the coordinator and employer relations partner to share insights, craft resume bullets, and articulate their skills and competencies gained throughout the semester in small groups.Read more
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