Launch Your Career with Hands-On Experience
By interning with local businesses, nonprofits, or industry partners, you’ll put your coursework to use and gain valuable work experience before graduating.
The Benefits of Internships
- Applied Knowledge - Turn knowledge into action. You’ll apply the skills you’ve learned in your courses to solve real problems.
- Build Your Resume - Develop industry-specific skills and gain workplace experience that employers value. From technical skills to communication and teamwork, you’ll graduate ready to enter the workforce.
- Network with Professionals - Connect and collaborate with professionals in your field. These relationships can lead to mentorship, references, or even job opportunities.
Types of Internships Available at FLCC
Internships vary in length, format, and structure. Some are integrated into your coursework and offer college credit. Others follow a co-op model in which local businesses pay you while you gain work experience.
Many of our academic programs incorporate internships directly into their curriculum as part of a for-credit course. These programs require a set number of hours working with local partners.
Your advisor will let you know when it's time to take your internship course and will connect you with an industry partner.
Programs with For-Credit Internships
- Accounting AAS
- Applied Business Studies AAS
- Chemical Dependency Counseling AAS
- Criminal Justice AAS
- Human Services AS
- Networking and Cybersecurity AAS
- Paralegal Certificate
- Paralegal and Legal Studies AAS
- Smart Systems Technologies AAS
- Smart Systems Technologies Certificate
- Sports Management AS
- Viticulture Certificate
- Viticulture and Wine Technology AAS
Even if your degree program doesn’t include a required internship, you can still gain valuable hands-on experience. We offer several flexible ways to build your resume, explore your interests, and connect with employers in your field.
Selective Internship Opportunities
Sometimes internships arise when a community partner needs a specific skill set. In these cases, you’ll work directly with a host site in your chosen field, applying what you’ve learned in class and gaining a sense of what a professional workday is like.
Contact your faculty advisor or the Experiential Learning Office to confirm whether this option is available to you.
Explore SUNY Internship and Service Opportunities
Apply to SUNY-wide internship and service programs that offer valuable learning experiences. Some options include:
- Empire State Service Corps (ESSC) – Gain professional skills through 300 hours of paid public service work over the course of an academic year. Engage in projects that address social and environmental needs. Learn more about ESSC.
- SUNY Mental Health Internship Program – Work with regional organizations to support mental health initiatives and public health services. Participation in this program is open to second-year students enrolled in our Psychology program or Human Services students taking HUS 205 - Field Experience II.
Find Your Own Opportunity through Handshake
Handshake is an online platform for connecting students and employers. You can search internship listings, post your resume, and apply for positions all in one place. Get started with Handshake.
How to Find an Internship
- Talk to your faculty advisor - Many programs have faculty with industry connections. Your academic advisor or professors can explain which internships are available and recommend opportunities aligned with your interests. View faculty office hours.
- Reach out to the experiential learning office - We have dedicated support to help you get started. Schedule an appointment to discuss your interests and learn about current openings. View contact information.
- Use Handshake - FLCC uses the Handshake platform to connect students with employers. Log in to search for internship postings in the region and across the country. Get started with Handshake.
Contact Us
Linda Cunningham
Part-Time Technical Specialist - Applied Learning