At William Peace University, we’re proud to say that on average over the past three years, 95% of our traditional undergraduate students are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within one year of graduating.
We believe academic internships are an integral part of these results, and a key part of the educational experience. We aim to provide students with practical, hands-on learning opportunities that complement their coursework and prepare them for success after graduation. By partnering with a Peace intern, you’re not only equipping students with key skills, experiences, and connections, but you are preparing them for the careers of tomorrow.
- CREATE AN ACCOUNT
Follow the outlined steps to create an account with Handshake. - POST A JOB
Log in to Handshake and click on “Post a Job.” Be sure to favorite William Peace University so that our students can easily see your postings. - RECEIVE APPLICATIONS.
Students will apply directly to you via a resume and cover letter. - INTERVIEW AND HIRE
Interview interested candidates and select the intern(s) that best suit your needs.
- Internship supervisors must possess at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent credentials.
- The organization should have a legitimate office or remote setup, be in operation for a minimum of three years, and employ at least three full-time employees.
- Student part-time jobs can count as internships only if they offer new and distinct experiences. Current part-time jobs can be approved if obtained three to four months before enrolling in their internship course (PDS 490).
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Sites must sign our Academic Internship Agreement (AIA) form to be an approved internship site with Peace. If you are starting a brand new internship, please reach out to jlpryor@peace.edu for an AIA form. If you are already in the process of hosting a Peace intern, we will send you an AIA form before your intern begins working.
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Once you are an approved site, you will be sent an Internship Experience Request form via Handshake for review. Student internships will not be approved until the AIA is signed and their Internship Experience Requests are completed.
We offer a variety of ways to market your business and support student interns at Peace. These include:
- Campus Tabling (offered fall & spring)
- Volunteering for Mock Interviews (offered fall & spring)
- Career/Involvement Fair (offered in fall)
To learn more information about these events, please email Jessica Pryor (jlpryor@peace.edu).
Contact the office of Academic or Career Advising:
Jessica Pryor
Assistant Director of Career Development & Internships
jlpryor@peace.edu
Jalesa Sutton
Dean of Student Success
jlsutton@peace.edu
[Our intern] was energetic and enthusiastic. She was always where she needed to be when assigned work. She had great people skills, and learned every task we added to her plate. Overall, we had a great experience with her, and we look forward to working with her in the future.
Please post all available opportunities on Handshake (see “Post a Job” tab above). In addition, please send your listing to advising@peace.edu.
- Interns must work 120 hours within the semester. This is approximately 10 hours a week during the fall and spring semesters. Sites will work with interns to determine scheduling.
Students may only legally work unpaid for 120 hours. This is a requirement by the Department of Labor. Once they have completed 120 hours, they must be compensated (for-profit), or agree to work as a volunteer (non-profit). We encourage sites to compensate students for their work to provide equitable opportunities for all.