We're only a month into the fall semester, but we know many of you are already thinking about Summer 2021 internships.
Our career advising team is here to support you in your summer internship search. We also encourage students to explore the many ways you can gain experience during the academic year. From self-paced skill building courses, to short-term projects (a great way to try something out without a summer-long commitment), to remote internships you can choose when and how you explore your interests outside of the classroom.
We'll be sure to update this post with more opportunities as we learn of them.Virtual Internships
Fall/Spring Startup Internship Program
Application Deadline: Wed., Sept. 30
The Catalyst Accelerator program, which provides guidance to high potential startups in the Cville area, is looking for interns for a max of 10 hrs/wk. Interns will be paid $10.50/hr. The program needs interns who are passionate about digital marketing, UX design, mechanical and hardware engineering, web development, software development, media & design, and data analytics.
Remote opportunities in Handshake
A simple search for “Remote” in the Jobs section of Handshake, filtered by “Part-Time”, resulted in 500+ opportunities. Within Handshake, you'll also find a list of remote job boards.
Year-round micro-internships
Parker Dewey offers year-round micro-internship opportunities with a variety of employers. Usually 20-50 micro-internships are open to apply to on any given day, and new opportunities are posted frequently. According to Parker Dewey, international students are eligible to participate be sure to speak with Parker Dewey and UVA's ISO to learn more. TIP: If you apply, answer the short-answer questions (e.g., “why do you think you would be a good fit for this position”) thoughtfully the answers to these questions are a key factor in getting selected.
Virtual Internships on WayUp
WayUp is a job search board focused on opportunities for college students and recent grads. Review their current list of virtual internship opportunities.
Internships with early-stage startups
Paravane Ventures partners with early stage startups to offer paid internships, most of which are remote. Students of all majors and years are encouraged to apply to opportunities in Business, Engineering (software engineering and product management), and Design.
Intern from Home
Find year-round, remote opportunities on Intern from Home.
Remote Students Newsletter
Subscribe to learn about remote internship opportunities (most are related to software, hardware, product management, product design, data analytics, and entrepreneurship) and more. You can also review an archive of previous newsletters.
Project-Based Work
Short-term, project-based work with alumni
Posted here throughout the year
Gain experience with short-term, project-based work through Bridges, a new program from VAM (Virginia Alumni Mentoring). Bridges is an initiative to connect UVA alumni and students through project-based work. Alumni post short-term, well-defined projects that students can complete in 1-4 weeks. Students gain real-world project experience that they can put on their resumes. Alumni gain support and increased productivity. Most importantly, Bridges is an opportunity for UVA alumni and students to build meaningful relationships. Projects are paid and unpaid and will be posted throughout the year. Find projects under the “Projects” tab in the main VAM menu bar.
Projects with student organizations
Search for organizations that match your interests and get involved in a project, competition, and/or committee work. Want a few examples? Check out the Solar Car Team, Engineers Going Global (works on both international and domestic projects), and the Gizmologists.
Coding projects
Want to hone your coding skills with projects you can start today? Check out this list of ideas to get started. Or join Hack Your Own to collaborate on open source projects with peers while receiving mentorship and guidance from experienced developers.
Projects on MindSumo
Apply for MindSumo's projects with top companies around the world.
Hackathons and Competitions
Remote Students Newsletter
Subscribe to learn about student pitch competitions, hackathons, and more. You can also review an archive of previous newsletters.
Hackathons and Code Jams
Learn about upcoming opportunities through our Collab site.
Free Skill-Building Courses & Training
Learn skills on demand with LinkedIn Learning and access courses and tutorials on numerous topics (including Tableau, iOS development, CAD, and more). LinkedIn Learning also offers video training on hundreds of academic and industry topics (e.g., electrical engineering, design thinking, mechanical engineering, data visualization, etc.).
Through Coursera for UVA, you have free access to diverse courses and training. Additionally, in response to COVID-19, you'll find more free courses on Coursera's central website (in addition to the regular menu of fee-based courses).
O'Reilly for Higher Education offers free access to books, as well as videos, case studies, and self-directed learning paths. Explore topics like data, design, business, hardware, software development, and multiple disciples within engineering.
The UVA Library has an archive of recent workshops they've hosted on research and data computing skills (e.g., Intro to R, Data Visualization in R, etc.), most of which are suitable for self-study and free to download.
And, some employers and skill-building websites are currently offering free materials and training. Check out Google's Guide to Technical Development, free options with Udemy (tech skills like Git, AWS, Linux, and more), free options with Packt (web development, data science, programming languages), and Apple's Guide for building a basic UI.
More Opportunities
HackCville
Apply to the Summer 2021 Launch Program by October 7th and learn about other year-round opportunities.
Additional UVA-supported ways to gain experience
Check out a few more ways to access free skill development, research, and volunteer opportunities.
Want to connect with a career advisor to chat about your interests, learn about more helpful resources, and develop a career development plan? Schedule an appointment to meet with us one-on-one.