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FGCU UPDATES & RESOURCES: Summer 2020
Students are encouraged to engage in and/or pursue virtual options for internship
experiences. For students who are comfortable doing so, and are able to stay consistent
with state and CDC guidelines, in-person opportunities are also available. If you
reside in a state other than Florida, be sure to follow your local, state, and national
guidelines. Please note the following:
To locate remote internship opportunities, log into Eagle Career Link https://fgcu-csm.symplicity.com/ and type “Remote” in the keyword search under the “Jobs & Internships” tab on the left.
Students enrolled in internship courses will be asked to acknowledge the following Safety
Participation Statement:
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I acknowledge there are additional risks in participating
in face-to-face experiential learning and that I have been made aware of these risks
and have been provided remote alternatives to in-person experiences, and have chosen
to voluntarily engage in face-to-face experiential learning instead of the remote
learning opportunities. In participating in the in-person experiential opportunity,
I agree to comply with the facility’s directions and CDC guidelines regarding personal
protective equipment and social distancing and assume the risks of engaging in this
activity.
NOTE: If the experiential learning options for your summer and fall classes will
remain virtual, this does not apply to you.
We offer an Eagle Career Link Student Guide and a step-by-step video tutorial for registering and tracking your hours for your internship/co-op. Find “Service
Learning & Internship” > “Service Learning & Internship Forms” > “Add New” > Fill
out form with experience details > Wait for approval > Return to “Service Learning
& Internship Forms” > “Track Hours” to log hours.
I want an internship in (industry). How can I find one?
You can start your search by logging onto Eagle Career Link using your @eagle.fgcu.edu
email and password. Next update your Profile (found in the left sidebar) and add a
resume! This will allow you to apply for positions within Eagle Career Link without
leaving the site!
Next, you can search for opportunities using the “Jobs & Internships” > “Search” tab
in the left sidebar. Type in different keywords like “KEYWORD” or “KEYWORD” to get
started in your search!
I searched Eagle Career Link and I didn’t find any internships that I like.
Eagle Career Link receives new employers and opportunities every day! Be sure to continue
checking in for new opportunities that might interest you. Alternatively, you can
find your own connections by contacting local organizations that you are interested
in and our office can help you build an internship and receive academic credit for
it. Contact Career Development Services and set up an “Internship Search Appointment”
Our office offers elective credit for internship and co-op experiences (COE 3948-4949), while your (MAJOR) department
might have some additional course options and requirements for you. (List of Internship Courses by College)
You MUST have a solidified internship offer and MUST schedule a half hour appointment
to speak with the instructor of the course before you can be registered. Please contact the ICP Office if interested.
We do not coordinate shadowing opportunities, but you could find the opportunities
through Pre-SOMA (a pre-medical student organization) or by visiting Career Development Services for more assistance.
There is a great amount of research being pursued on campus and in a variety of interests!
Consider meeting with theOffice of Undergraduate Scholarship (OUS), as they may be able to help with finding some opportunities that meet your interests!
To meet with the Director, Dr. Gunnels, please email Jackie at jchastain@fgcu.edu, copied for your convenience. I also recommend following their social media pages
on Facebook and Instagram for research news and openings on campus.
Search research/internship opportunities usingEagle Career Link. The Office of Undergraduate Scholarship has some paid Work-Study Research positions
posted now until November 29th. Search “FGCUScholars” onEagle Career Link to view the postings and apply.
Ask your professors about their research and/or search your college’s website to learn
more about research happening on campus. For an example of this, see some research happening in the Biological Sciences department.
I am interested in an international internship experience. What are my options?
If you did not complete your internship through enrollment in an internship designated
course, please complete the Soar in 4 Internship Form. If your program does not have specific requirements for what is defined as an internship,
the Office of Internships and Cooperative Programs will be able to help you determine
if your experience qualifies as an internship. For the purposes of the Soar in 4 program,
this does not have to be directly aligned with your post-graduation career plans,
but your major may require that you do an internship in your field of study. These
are questions that you would want to address with the Office of Internships and Cooperative
Programs.
Eagle Career Link is your connection for information on choosing a major, seeking
full- and part-time work, internships and cooperatives, career fairs, networking opportunities,
mock interviews, career planning and much more .
