Clemson Graphic Communications internship program

Clemson University Graphic Communications interns prepare to once again go out into the industry. The program sends students out three times a year to coincide with the university calendar. There are currently 51 Clemson Graphic Communications (GC) majors interning in twelve US states from New Jersey to Texas and Indiana to Florida.

To help facilitate the placement of so many students, the department holds Intern Employer Day each autumn and spring to bring industry representatives and students together. On February 28, 2006, over 110 representatives from 60 companies were on hand to meet nearly 250 students all studying graphics. Nancy Leininger, internship coordinator for the department of graphic communications says that the event, hosted by the graduating seniors ‘provides a perfect opportunity for employers to learn more about the scope and hands-on philosophy of the program, and to the meet underclassmen as well as graduating seniors looking to go out into the industry.’

Every Clemson GC major must complete at least two required internships prior to graduation. When surveyed as seniors, students consistently rank these two experiences as being the most beneficial of their college careers. Leininger says the current interns owe their thanks for the outstanding interest and turn out of employers to those interns and graduates who have gone out before them. ‘If previous students and graduates weren’t meeting their needs and expectations these employers wouldn’t be so committed to those currently seeking employment.’

Anyone interested in summer or autumn interns should contact Nancy Leininger at Lnancy@clemson.edu. The summer intern period will begin around May 15 2006 and will last a minimum of 12 weeks. Students interning during the autumn and spring semesters work at least 15 weeks.

The next GC Intern Employer Day is scheduled for October 10 2006.