Internships play a vital role in connecting academic learning with career development, offering students a bridge between classroom knowledge and professional experience. They provide students with the opportunity to strengthen workplace skills, explore new career fields, build professional networks, and clarify personal and professional interests. Internships are also increasingly expected by employers, with most seeking graduates who have completed at least one or two during their college years. Students who participate in these experiences are well-positioned for stronger career outcomes after graduation.
The Charles Hamilton Houston Internship Program was established to ensure equitable access to substantive, meaningful paid summer internships. Through a combination of preparatory workshops, skill-development sessions, and stipends for unpaid opportunities, the program enables students to pursue valuable experiences regardless of financial barriers. Students also benefit from individualized support, including one-on-one advising, as well as resume and application clinics to strengthen their internship search and success.
For any questions about the Houston Program, please email internships@amherst.edu.
