Jobs & Internships
Job Opportunities
College Central Network (CCN) is the recruitment platform used by the college to connect students to job opportunities posted by employers including internships.
Other job and internship sites are provided below. For more information about strategies during your job and internship search, email [email protected], schedule an appointment through Viking Success or call 914- 606.6760 to connect with a Career Counselor.
Internship Opportunities
Our internship programs give students the chance to step out of the classroom and into the real world. Through partnerships with employers throughout the region, students gain hands‑on experience, build professional connections, and discover what it’s really like to work in their chosen field. Internships are flexible, supported by faculty mentors, and available in dozens of career areas—from healthcare and business to IT, media, and public service. Students leave their internships with stronger résumés, new confidence, and a clearer sense of direction for their future.
By participating in an internship, students strengthen their résumés, increase their confidence, and enhance their competitiveness in the job market. Whether students are preparing to enter the workforce or planning to transfer to a four‑year institution, our internship programs help them take the next step with clarity and experience.
Internship Information
To learn about the SUNY WCC Paid Internship Program, please contact the Internship Team, at email: [email protected]
Gain Real-World Experience at SUNY Westchester Community College
Experience matters. An internship is your chance to turn classroom knowledge into real-world skills, build your professional network, and stand out to future employers. It’s more than just a resume booster—it’s your opportunity to gain confidence and discover your career path. Start your journey today and get a head start on your professional life.
An Internship Empowers You To:
- Gain Clarity: Explore a career field, understand the daily work, and see if it’s the right fit for you.
- Stand Out: Boost your resume and show employers you have valuable, real-world experience.
- Build Your Network: Connect with professionals and mentors who can help you land future opportunities.
- Earn as You Learn: Get academic credit and, in many cases, get paid for your work.
General Eligibility Criteria to Apply for an Internship:
- GPA: 2.5 or better, student in good standing
- 24 hours of earned credits at time of internship
- Approval of Curriculum Chair or other designated faculty in Major
- Ability to work 8 hours a week/120 hours in the internship over the 15-week semester for 3 credits, in addition to coursework assignments and any necessary meetings as determined by the faculty
Our goal is to help students find work-based experiences connected to their major to increase connection to students’ career pathway. Some of the current opportunities are in the following career fields: Criminal Justice, Marketing & Business Management, Department-based Social Media, Information Technology, Web Services, Instructional Technology Support, Communication Arts, Environmental Science & Sustainability, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, in addition to working in various departments in the Westchester County Government.
Contact the Internship Team at [email protected] to discuss the application process, specific opportunities, and which internships would be right for you.
Below are the on and off campus open positions for the Fall 2026 semester! For more information talk to your curriculum chair or email [email protected]
On Campus Internships
| On Campus Internship Job Title | Relevant WCC Majors |
| Athletics Dept Photography Intern | Digital Film, Fine Arts, Comm Arts |
| Security Services Internship | Criminal Justice |
| Native Plant Propagation and Habitat Management Intern | Environmental Science |
| Marketing/Business Professional Development Center Intern | Business Management, Marketing |
| Social Media Intern Student Involvement | Comm Media Arts, Marketing, Art & Design |
| Social Media Intern-Comm Arts | Comm Media Arts |
| Social Media Viking Street Team Internship | Comm Media Arts, Marketing, Art & Design, ITECH |
| Digital Marketing: Web Services Intern | CIS, CompSci, Cyber, Marketing, ITECH, Business |
| Digital Marketing Get Involved! App | Cyber; Comm Arts, Marketing |
| Technology: Workstation Engineer Intern | CIS, CompSci, Cyber |
| Technology: Engine Server Intern | CIS, CompSci, Cyber |
| Technology: Instructional Technology Support- | CIS, CompSci, Cyber |
| Technology: Networking Engineering Intern | CIS, CompSci, Cyber |
| Technology Software Engineer Intern | CIS, CompSci, Cyber |
| TV Studio Manager | Digital Film Making, Comm Arts |
| Journalism Viking News: Editor in Chief, News Editor, Features Editor | Journalism, Comm Arts |
Off Campus Internships
| Organization | Job Title | Related Majors |
| Center for Economic & Environmental Partnerships (mostly remote) | Business Intern | Business Management, Marketing |
| Center for Economic & Environmental Partnerships (mostly remote) | Sustainability Intern | Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, engineering, Energy systems, Sustainable Energy |
| Westchester County Government (White Plains) | Environmental Services Lab Technician | Environmental Sciences, Biology |
| Westchester County Government (White Plains) | Forensic Lab Audio Visual Intern | Comm Arts, Digital Filmmaking |
| Westchester County Government (White Plains) | Department of Laboratories and Research Intern | Biology, Mathematics, Sciences |
| Westchester County Government (White Plains) | HR Administration Intern | Business Management, Business technologies, Social Sciences, Human Services |
| Westchester County Government (White Plains) | Westchester County Equal Employment Opportunity Office | Social Sciences, Legal Studies, Business Admin |
Career Development Resources
American Association of People with Disabilities -Internship Information
Abilities Links Job Board Site Connecting to Inclusive Employers
CTE Technical Assistance Center of New York for Students with Disabilities
EOP-Career and the Disabled Magazine and other Resources
Getting Hired powered by Career Circles
HERC-Higher Education Recruitment Consortium Job Board Site
Integrate – Employment Resources for Neurodivergent Job Seekers
Lime Connect – Career Development Resources that Rebrand Disability
My Plus Student’ Club Site-Helping Graduates with Disabilities Land that Job
National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD)- Resource Page
New York State Education Department – ACCESS- VR (Vocational Rehabilitation)
NVision Job Site for Visually Impaired
SpecialListerne -Resources for neurodiverse Job Seekers
U.S. Department of Labor – Office of Disability Employment and Workforce Information
Need experience to build career development skills and enhance your resume? Career Services has partnered with Forage to help make this happen. Forage is an online resource which offers virtual simulation experiences designed by leading companies. These experiences develop your skills, give you a real understanding of different roles in various sectors through self-paced modules, and provide opportunities to engage in tasks similar to those you would undertake during a traditional internship.
Need an internship that fits your schedule? Consider a micro-internship. These are short-term, paid professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns? Work assignments may range from 5 hours – 40hours and completed between one week and one month after sign-up. Click this link for details about how it works.