AWC Internship Opportunities
Invest yourself in the lives of others.
An internship at Alpha Women’s Center of Grand Rapids is a structured learning experience in a work setting that gives a student the opportunity to learn about a career interest and gain valuable knowledge and experience in a particular field. In an internship, you work just like an employee but your purpose is to receive mentorship, supervision, and training. Internships are designed to assist students in the career exploration process to determine if that career matches their interests and skills.
Are Internships Important?
Internships are very important to a college student preparing for the world of work. It should be seen as an integral part of your academics. To get this relevant experience, students should intern with employers who are doing the kind of work they are interested in pursuing after college. Here are a few reasons why internships are so important.
Internships:
- Test your skills and interests.
- Provide insight into prerequisites needed for employment.
- Develop a network of professional contacts for future opportunities and references.
- Increase your awareness of the skills you need to develop.
- Provide valuable work experience such as workplace communication skills.
- Build a strong resume.
Join the happy crew at Alpha pictured to the right (Ruth, Carmen and Carolyn) and discover the joy of serving the women of Grand Rapids.
Current internship opportunities include (but are not limited to):
Executive Management Internship
Prison Outreach Internship - Filled
Special Events Internship - Filled
Applicants please print and fill out the following applications and mail them to our office at:
1055 E Fulton St, Grand Rapids MI 49503. If you have questions feel free to contact us at 616.742.0242.
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