Princeternship is a program in which alumni host students for job-shadowing and/or short-term projects.
Princeternships can be either virtual or in-person, ranging from one-to-five day shadowing experiences to one-to-four week projects.
There are many benefits to serving as a Princeternship host including:
- Giving back to your alma mater in a way that is deeply and directly impactful to students
- Inspiring younger generations to seek out professions in your field
- Gaining experience in mentorship, talent development and team management to add to your own professional portfolio
- Collaborating with eager and thoughtful college students who bring new perspectives to a project or task
Through Princeternship, students engage with hosts in more in-depth ways than in informational interviews, and in more exploratory capacity than in formal internships or jobs. Princeternships give students a space to ask questions, develop professional practices and experiment with their interests and skills in environments that are focused on their growth.
Princeternship is not…
- A paid internship program
- A work placement program
- A recruitment mechanism for employers
The deadline to complete the host interest form is Friday, September 20, 2024. To learn more about Princeternship, email Micaela Ortiz, associate director, alumni engagement & experiential learning.
For more information, contact:
Comparing Princeternship Types
| In-person | Virtual | |
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| Timing | Can occur between December 30, 2024, to January 24, 2025 | Can occur between December 30, 2024, to January 24, 2025 |
| Types | Length: 1-5 days Experience can include:
| Length: 1-4 weeks Experience can include:
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| Host expectations | Hosts serve primarily as mentors to students. Hosts are expected to be physically present during the length of the Princeternship. For in-person experiences with a mini-project, the project should be possible for a student to complete within the Princeternship time frame (1 week or less). If students need to coordinate travel and lodging for their Princeternship, they may seek guidance from hosts. Any advice that hosts can provide to students regarding local, affordable lodging and travel options near their workspace is appreciated. Hosts are not required or encouraged to coordinate travel and lodging plans on behalf of students, nor to have students stay in their homes. | Hosts serve primarily as mentors to students. (This is important to keep in mind with project-based experiences, as students will be seeking mentorship and guidance more than strictly supervision in this program.) Projects should relate to the host’s work, their organization or industry and help students develop key or transferable skills. Projects should not be so intense that they exceed a full-time commitment for students. Regular check-in meetings between hosts and students should occur to discuss not only students’ progress in the project, but also:
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