Interns and Co-op Report - Academic Year 2006-2007

This summary lists internships reported to Career Services by the student, the employer, or academic department. It does not reflect interns who worked solely with a faculty member or academic department. ps.  Although Career Services has expanded outreach efforts, they still believe there are UNL students who participated in internships that are not recorded in this report. 

INTERNS/COOPS

In 2006-07, 987 internships or co-ops by 757 individuals in 460 organizations were reported to Career Services.  Of the internships with a specified time frame:

• 56% were over the summer
• 21% were in the fall
• 20% were in the spring
• 3% were a summer/semester co-op

INTERNSHIPS/CO-OPS BY COLLEGE

181	Ag. Sciences & Natural Resources
3	Architecture
107	Arts & Sciences
225	Business Administration
27	Education & Human Sciences
292	Engineering and Technology
9	Fine & Performing Arts
2	Graduate Studies
67	Journalism and Mass Communications
62	Public Affairs and Community Service
5	Law
4	Undeclared

WAGES

Of the 524 internships or co-ops reporting a wage, the average wage was $11.70/hour.  Lowest reported wage was $5.15/hour; highest was $35.00.  Internships are held by both undergraduate and graduate students.

ACADEMIC CREDIT

Career Services does not always receive information regarding whether Academic Credit was pursued in conjunction with an internship or co-op.  However, 112 of the internships or co-ops were reported as being for academic credit for a total of 302 credit hours. Colleges and departments differ in their practices regarding academic credit.  Some students pursue credit outside of their department or College.

EMPLOYERS

Many employers hire multiple interns each year.  Below are employers hiring the most students this year.

Ameritas
Firethorn Golf
Goodyear
Hormel Foods
Kawasaki
Kiewit
KZCO Inc.
Lied Center for Performing Arts
Lincoln Lancaster County Health Dept
Lincoln Stars Hockey
MidAmerican Transportation Center
National Reseach Corporation
Nebraska Alumni Association
Nebraska Dept of Economic Development
Nebraska Dept of Health & Human Services
Nebraska Public Power District
Nebraska State Patrol
Omaha Public Power District
Sampson Construction
Sandhills Publishing
Union Pacific
United States Geological Survey
UNL – Various Departments

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