Current Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities Page
Did you know you can complete your internship during the semester?
It’s not the most common way to meet the internship requirement, but for some students it’s a great fit.
Here’s what to expect:
- You’ll need strong organization and commitment.
- Plan on 10–15 hours per week throughout the semester (and possibly a few weeks over winter break).
- The total requirement is 175 hours
- Most semester internships are remote or hybrid.
Why consider this option?
- Gain experience in a new industry, which can help you land bigger summer internships.
- Build valuable skills while balancing classes.
- Free up your summer for travel, research, or other projects, while still meeting the minor requirement.
Check out Current Internship Opportunities below.
Get ahead of the game! Summer 2026 Internships here!
Hear From Our Students
Claire Medley
Cresa Intern, Summer 2025
Class of 2026
Major(s): Communication Studies
Minor(s): Entrepreneurship“This summer, I interned at the Commercial Real Estate firm, Cresa, in Atlanta, GA. The best part of being in Atlanta was seeing the city’s CRE market grow nonstop. Working in Industrial Tenant Representation, I toured sites across the metro area and saw the boom in data centers and distribution facilities. The coolest part was all the building tours, especially Cresa’s project at the massive NCR building off Highway 85. Touring everything from the dining floors to the high-security infrastructure was inspiring. I also helped design invitations and marketing materials for the Economic Leaders Breakfast, a project that showed me how CRE connects to real business growth. After seeing Cresa’s video, I tracked down the Market Leader’s email and drove from North Carolina to Atlanta the next day to meet him. The vibe in the office was great, and he offered me the internship on the spot. That bold move became the story of my summer and taught me the value of betting on yourself.”
Jason Calderon
JC Designs Intern, Summer 2025
Class of 2027
Majors(s): Business Administration
Minor(s): Entrepreneurship and Advertising & Public Relations“I interned at JC Designs, a student-run creative studio I founded that offers marketing, web design, and consulting services for local businesses and student organizations across Chapel Hill and beyond. Although my business is based in Chapel Hill, I spent most of the summer studying abroad in London at LSE, which meant working remotely across time zones. This challenged me to streamline client communication and project management while still building strong connections with clients back in North Carolina. One standout project was developing a new late-night marketing strategy for Que Chula Tacos on Franklin Street. We focused on positioning the restaurant as a go-to post-bar food spot with a new digital campaign and brand voice set to launch soon. It was a great mix of data-driven decision-making and creative execution, and I’m excited to see it roll out over the next few weeks and months! I created it through my own business. The Shuford Program empowered me to treat JC Designs as a legitimate internship experience and helped me structure my growth around meaningful milestones and advisor check-ins for a venture I was already passionate about.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Resources include alumni, campus and company contacts; resume assistance; interview preparation; and general career advice. The Career Services Manager is available to meet with students who would like assistance in finding a work site.
Each student’s internship looks different. Students have worked with national and multinational companies like KPMG, Bank of America, the Boeing Company, and Microsoft. They’ve also worked at startups locally and abroad like Dosso Beauty and Mignonne Gavigan.
We will not accept camp counseling, lab research or sales associate positions. If you are unsure if your position would satisfy the requirement, please consult with the Career Services Manager.
Students can request academic credit for the internship through ECON 193.
If the study abroad does not include an approved internship, we will help students find alternatives, such as a position during the academic year.
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