Internships

Today’s media professional must possess performance skill, creativity, marketing savvy and equipment agility. Public Relations is exciting and rewarding, and its competitive core ensures a successful career for the trained and motivated individual. An internship gives you the opportunity to make a solid connection between classroom theory and the world of work.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics: “[Career] opportunities should be best for college graduates who combine a degree in public relations or other communications-related fields with a public relations internship or other related work experience.”

Storm Tussey `04, Roanoke, Virginia

 
“I love Champlain…a small school with fabulous teachers and I couldn’t believe the personal attention each student receives…it’s almost story book. During my internship with the minor league baseball team, the Vermont Expos, I worked on community relations, media sponsorships, player profiles, radio ads and press conferences. It was the greatest! I’ve never worked more in my entire life, but I’ve never gotten more out of an experience. With both in-class and field work experience now under my belt, I feel well prepared and that I may even have a better chance than other PR grads because of all the one-on-one, nurturing support I’ve received here at Champlain.”

 
Stephani Kononan `03, Poultney, Vermont

 
“Champlain was one of few schools I found that offered a degree specifically in Public Relations…the other colleges I looked at only included PR as part of a general communications degree. I found my internship through Champlain to be the key component of my college experience. Having the opportunity to spend time in an office environment during college is a valuable way to learn first-hand what to expect and what is expected of you in the business world. I also made connections through my internship that helped me land the job I have today.”