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Real-World Opportunities & Field Placements

At Champlain College, we want to help you get great internships and hands-on experience. We’ve built strong connections with local businesses and nonprofits to help you gain experience in Vermont and around the world.

Our career-focused programs let you start taking classes in your major right away during your first year. This means you’ll be ready for internships as early as the summer after your freshman year. This early experience gives you an edge when competing for jobs later.

Many companies in Burlington choose students from Champlain College for internships because they know our students are well-prepared, eager to learn, and already have some real-world skills.

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Why are internships important?

Real Experience in Your Field

Internships provide hands-on experience in your chosen profession, bridging the gap between theory and practice. See how your major connects to actual jobs.

Job Skills

Internships enhance your professional skills, strengthen your resume, and make you more competitive in the job market after graduation.

Global Learning

Our international internships let you experience different cultures while gaining work experience.

Business Connections

Our relationships with companies create great opportunities for you to find meaningful internships.

92%

of students over the last six years who completed at least one internship during their time at Champlain College.

82%

Students Completed Experiential Learning
of graduates from the Class of 2023 participated in at least one experiential learning opportunity, such as an internship, before graduating.

Right from freshman year—my first semester—I had an internship. And that’s something a lot of schools don’t do, and it’s something I really appreciate, too. It helped me build my confidence and be able to articulate when I don’t understand and ask, “Can you please explain it to me?” That’s something I was never taught or knew I was able to say.
Laila Martinez
Laila Martinez ’25, Computer & Digital Forensics | Illinois

Your Future Starts Now

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Cecilia Pohlar, ‘21

All of the different internship experiences and real world application of my knowledge have benefited me more than I ever thought would be possible.

“Champlain graduates bring hands-on and real-life experience they’ve attained through their internship programs. They’re really ready to contribute as part of the team.
Heather Adams, Director of Human Resources, Logic Supply

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