Grinnell College Externship Program - Information for Alumni
The Grinnell College Externship Program is designed for students interested in a career exploration experience. These students are typically first and second year students who are fairly undecided about their major and/or career path. Students gain an understanding of how their academic preparation can be used in work settings and also get a glimpse of the extent of their knowledge and skills. They gather information and perspectives that are helpful in making career choices and/or planning for graduate or professional education.
Your organization will benefit from the Externship Program by including a bright, inquisitive student with working staff. The Grinnell College extern is a liberal arts student with writing, analytical, and research skills. Students who have chosen to participate in the Externship Program are interested and motivated to learn from a career exploration experience.
The campus community also reaps benefits from the Externship Program. Students return to the campus with new experiences and perspectives about career exploration and development as well as industry knowledge that can be shared with their peers and instructors.
Thank you so much for considering participating in the Externship Program and investing in your fellow future alumni.
How to Sign Up to Participate
Sign up for Spring Break 2012 has closed. Please let us know if you'd be interested in hosting in the future by emailing Abby Trout [trouta@grinnell.edu].
