Portland Internship Experience
STUDENTS
“How was your summer?"
Imagine the response you might give after completing the Portland Internship Experience.
Spend 10 weeks working for a non-profit, small business or educational organization on projects that make a difference in the community. Learn skills to prepare for a career, made connections with others in the community, and earned a $5,000 stipend. Then head back to Eugene for fall term with professional experience and stories to share.
Ready to learn more? The application period for 2024 has closed.
How it works
My time as a marketing and communications intern has been nothing short of transformative. I had many fulfilling project opportunities, ranging from archival organization to writing an article and press release. I learned invaluable lessons in organization and professional communications, as well as collaboration, feedback, and always striving to develop my skills. However, it was the guidance and support from those I worked with that fostered such immense professional growth.
I will endlessly treasure this experience.
Important dates for 2024
- Jan. 5-Feb. 12: Online application period
- Feb. 26-April 1: PIE portal open to accepted students
- April 3-19: Employers select students for interviews
- April 19: Deadline for employers to offer internship to their top candidate
- April 22: Deadline for students to accept or decline internship (sites may make an offer to another candidate after this date)
- June 19-21: Interns required to be in Portland for in-person orientation
- June 24-Aug. 30: Internship working 30-40 hours each week.
- Aug. 28: End of program event