Internships

What is an Internship?

An internship is a partnership between individual students, NIACC, and area businesses. Internships are an ideal way for students to connect their classroom learning to the actual work world.

Benefits of Doing an Internship

Benefits from enrolling in an internship:

Earning college credit while working
Possibly earning money
Increasing employment skills
Gaining exposure to real-world problems and issues
Evaluating specific career paths
Networking that could lead to permanent employment

Where to Find Internships

Internship opportunities are everywhere! Students are encouraged to seek out internship opportunities in a variety of ways. Some of the most effective search methods include: newspaper classified ads, internet, etc. If a student has a specific company in mind, they are encouraged to contact the company to see if they have an internship program and if they do not, would they be interested in starting one?

NIACC will provide assistance in locating possible internship sites; however, securing the internship is ultimately the student’s responsibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

See the Internship FAQ.

Contact Info

If you have any internship questions, please do not hesitate to contact me:

Laura Merfeld, Business Instructor Accounting/Human Relations

500 College Drive
Mason City, IA 50401
Email: merfelau@niacc.edu
Office Phone: 641-422-4355
Office Location: Pappajohn Business Center, PC120I