Internships

Internships provide hands-on experience in a work setting related to your major. Most internships are offered to undergraduate students who have completed 90 units or graduate students who have completed 20 to 30 units. Apply early — most internships open 3 to 6 months before they begin. 

Explore Opportunities

Internships

The Career Center connects you with internships using Handshake. Postings are from organizations interested in hiring Cal State LA students and graduates.

Handshake: Internships & Jobs

Micro-Internships

Micro-internships are paid projects you can complete remotely and as your schedule allows. The Career Center connects you with micro-internships using Parker Dewey. You will not have to negotiate pay, send invoices, or create a contract as Parker Dewey manages these for you.

Parker Dewey: Micro-Internships

Fellowships

The National & International Scholarships and Fellowships Program (NISFeP) supports students in pursuing off-campus scholarships and fellowships that offer transformative and challenging experiences in the areas of academic and applied research, and global and civic learning.

Visit: NISFeP

Virtual Job Simulations

Job simulations are free, self-paced, short courses designed by leading employers. They help you experience day-to-day work situations, build your skills for real-life roles, and earn recognized certificates. You can self-enroll with Forge to access free job simulations.

Forge: Job Simulations

Internship Course

Depending upon your degree program, you may be able to enroll in an internship/field work course. The Career Center coordinates the process for obtaining an internship for credit. Get started using our road map. 

Road Map: Internship for Class Credit

Research

The U.S. National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) directory provides the website and contact information for each REU Site. Once you have found an REU Site that interests you, you must consult each REU Site directly for information and application instructions.

U.S. NSF: Research for Undergraduates

Student Support

Career advisors, students and campus mascot Eddie smile while at a booth outside the Career Center

Our team is available by individual appointment. Schedule an jobs & internships appointment using Navigate LA (Student Life & Wellness).

Career events are offered all year to help you find internships and network with professionals. Sign up for career events on Handshake and the Career Center calendar.

We provide new and gently used interview and career-appropriate clothing. Schedule a career clothing closet appointment using Navigate LA (Student Life & Wellness).