Pre- Professional Experiences

Why apply for internships and pre-professional experiences?

Research shows that young adults who have career exposure and experience prior to college graduation are better prepared and more successful in their transition. UtmostU has developed this page to provide a list of internships and professional experiences to build your resume and open new opportunities. This page will be updated regularly, so return as you weigh your options.

An internship will:

  • grow your professional skills
  • deepen your knowledge set or learn about a new work field
  • expand your professional network
  • build your resume and show your commitments
  • develop your people-skills

Suggestions for Getting Started

  • Talk with your UtmostU coach about your hopes, goals, and concerns.
  • Read through the program description below. There are more details on the internship’s sponsor webpage.
  • Click the “Apply” link for any program that interests you. Complete and submit the application before the deadline.
  • Watch your email for a follow-up from the internship sponsor. Every day.
  • Talk with your UtmostU coach about the process or questions.

Consider searching on Indeed.com and filtering on the keyword “internship” and where you would like to work.

Internships & Pre-Professional Programs

Reach out to Valerie Charles, Manager of Career Services, for specific guidance

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Social Work/Psych Internship (Paid)

Description: Social Worker with a private practice is seeking a Social Work/Psych intern (who seeks field placement) to provide services seeing clients on the South and West Side of Chicago

Financials: $40 - $41 a case (contract)

2023 Publicis Summer Internship - Chicago

Description: The internship program provides students with an invaluable learning experience in which they gain hands on experience in media, are able to apply academic knowledge in the business world and develop their skills.

Length: 10 Weeks - 40/hours a week

Financials: $18 - $20/hour

BMO: People of Color Accelerator Internship Program (BPAP) - Summer 2023

Description: BPAP Interns will work on a real time project, attend informative lunch and learns, and prepare a final presentation all of which enable these early professionals to build genuine relationships and gain meaningful work experience.

Length: 6 Weeks - 32 hours/week

Financials: Paid

Current Global: PR Internship Consumer

Description: This role is hands-on and affords a unique opportunity to learn the ins and outs of PR. As an integral part of the team, core responsibilities of this role include writing, researching, event planning, compiling media lists, pitching client stories to media and participating in creative brainstorms.

Length: 3-6 months

Financials: $16/hour 9am - 6pm

Current Global: PR Internship Corporate

Description: This role is hands-on and affords a unique opportunity to learn the ins and outs of PR. As an integral part of the team, core responsibilities of this role include writing, researching, event planning, compiling media lists, pitching client stories to media and participating in creative brainstorms.

Length: 3-6 months

Financials: $16/hour 9am - 6pm

Amtrack: Summer 2023 Ops Mechanical Intern Chicago

Description: The purpose of this position is to attract new Ops Mechanical interns and to promote careers in Mechanical Rolling Stock Equipment by providing an entry point for interns in training. Accepted candidates for the position will have the opportunity to apply their management skills in both the office and field, and to gain firsthand work experience in the various aspects of Rolling Stock Equipment.

Financials: $17.50 - $35.00/hour

Baker Tilly: Summer 2023 State & Local Tax Internship

Description: As a State & Local Tax Intern at Baker Tilly (BT), you will deliver tax advisory and compliance services to clients. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT offers you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.

Financials: Paid Full-time

2023 Summer Intern, Talent Acquisition Operations

Description: The internship role provides in-depth exposure to the Human Resources profession. This role will receive guidance from and work closely with experienced HR professionals. This role will fill a key role within the Talent Acquisition department by performing a variety of responsibilities.

Length: June 5th - August 10th (10 weeks)

Financials: Paid Full-time

SitusAMC: Summer 2023, Talent Management

Description: The internship role provides in-depth exposure to the Human Resources profession. This role will receive guidance from and work closely with experienced HR professionals. This role will fill a key role within the Talent Management department by performing a variety of general Learning & Development and Employee Experience responsibilities.

Length: June 5th - August 10th (10 weeks)

Financials: Full-Time Paid