Job & Internship Opportunities
Search Job Openings
Anoka-Ramsey uses Handshake as an online job board that connects students, alumni, and employers. Users can search for jobs and internships, connect with hiring professionals, attend virtual events, learn more about job fairs, and other events. Students can claim their account at on Handshake's website. Use your StarID and password and follow the prompts to get started.
Students can email jobs@anokaramsey.edu if they encounter any issues in the use of Handshake.
Other Search Resources
Comprehensive Job Search Engines
Mega Job Sites
Minnesota Specific Job Sites/Resources
Minnesota WorkForce Centers DEED
MinnesotaWorks
Government Job Sites
Non-Profit Sector Job Sites
MN Council of Nonprofits
Idealist
Entry-Level Job Sites
Indeed Type in the search box “Internship”, “Intern”, or “Volunteer” and include city, state
Parker Dewey Micro-Internships Paid professional assignments to build and demonstrate skills while exploring a variety of career paths
Minnesota Works Create a FREE account, log in, choose "Internships" or "Volunteer Opportunities"
Minnesota NonProfits Select "Intern" or "Volunteer" under Search by Job Type
LinkedIn Create a FREE account and develop a professional profile; choose "Jobs" at the top; search "Internship", "Intern" or "Volunteer" and select "greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area"
SciTech SciTech internship program for STEM fields
More about Internships
What is an internship?
An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths.
Internships can be:
- for academic credit or non-credit
- paid or unpaid
- part-time or full-time
- during the summer or over the course of a semester
Why do an internship?
An internship provides a valuable educational opportunity using real-world experiences. Internships bridge the academic and the "real world," allowing you to apply concepts you have learned in the classroom to the world of work.
Internships also
- provide a networking base
- give you the opportunity to improve and learn new skills
- allow you to explore a variety of career options
How do I find an internship?
Set Goals
Ask yourself these questions:
- What skills do you want to develop?
- What skills and abilities do you bring to the internship?
- What types of internships interest you?
- Where would you like to work?
- Decide which period you would like to work: summer, fall, or spring semester.
- Do you want academic credit or a not for credit internship?
Students interested in gaining academic credit for their internship should contact a department/division faculty member who offers an internship/field experience course.
Internship Searching Assistance
Interested in a particular company or organization? Give them a call! Ask if they offer internships. Many companies do, but if they do not, you can ask their Human Resources department if they would consider creating a volunteer position.
Talk to faculty, family, friends, and other who know you well for advice and suggestions for opportunities.
Talk with current students who have already completed an internship or may be completing one right now. Many companies will offer the same internship year after year.
Set up informational interviews with people that work in fields or for companies that interest you.
