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Nicole Potvin (left) meets with a Bryant University student at the Amica Center for Career Education.
Nicole Potvin (left) meets with a Bryant University student at the Amica Center for Career Education.

Internships and Career Prep

From your first semester, you’re putting ideas into action. The Amica Center helps you explore what you love, try careers through internships, and graduate with real experience and real confidence.

Career Planning Starts Here

At Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ, career prep starts early — and it’s built into what you do. From your first semester, you’ll build skills, connect with employers through experiential learning, and get coaching that helps you move forward with confidence. By graduation, you won’t just be prepared — you’ll have a story to prove it.

Why Experiential Education Matters

Internships and experiential learning turn classroom learning into practical skill. They help you explore industries, build professional relationships, and understand what work environments bring out your best. Employers tell us that Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ students stand out because they graduate with not just knowledge — but the real-world experience to match it.

  • Test-drive careers in companies of all sizes
  • Build confidence through projects and problem-solving
  • Learn alongside mentors who invest in your growth
  • Strengthen your résumé with meaningful experience

Results You Can See

Career prep at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ is designed to empower your growth — and the results speak for themselves:

98%

of Bryant Graduates are employed or in graduate school

within six months

$77K

median starting salary of Bryant graduates

Class of 2025

Top 5

Nationally for Internships

LinkedIn 2025

How We Support Your Career Journey

The Amica Center offers a comprehensive set of tools and experiences designed to help you discover opportunities, build confidence, and advance toward your goals.

Powerful Internship Opportunities

Internships are designed to be accessible, flexible, and connected to your goals. First-time undergraduate students can earn up to six internship credits during winter or summer at no additional tuition cost — removing financial barriers and expanding access to real-world experience. Whether your internship is paid or unpaid, for credit or not, in-person, hybrid, or fully remote, our advisors help you evaluate roles, prepare strong applications, and make the most of each opportunity. Students pursuing unpaid or low-paid summer internships can also apply for the Summer Internship Fellowship, which provides up to $3,000 to selected applicants to support transformative experiences.

Internships are designed to be accessible, flexible, and connected to your goals. First-time undergraduate students can earn up to six internship credits during winter or summer at no additional tuition cost — removing financial barriers and expanding access to real-world experience. Whether your internship is paid or unpaid, for credit or not, in-person, hybrid, or fully remote, our advisors help you evaluate roles, prepare strong applications, and make the most of each opportunity. Students pursuing unpaid or low-paid summer internships can also apply for the Summer Internship Fellowship, which provides up to $3,000 to selected applicants to support transformative experiences.

Career Prep Services You’ll Use Again and Again

From your first semester to your first job offer, the Amica Center gives you the tools and confidence to succeed. Meet one-on-one with career coaches to explore majors, understand industries, and shape your internship or job search strategy. Build a polished professional presence through resume and LinkedIn reviews, and strengthen your interviewing skills with mock interviews and personalized feedback. On-demand videos, guides, and resources are available anytime to help you take your next step with clarity and purpose.

From your first semester to your first job offer, the Amica Center gives you the tools and confidence to succeed. Meet one-on-one with career coaches to explore majors, understand industries, and shape your internship or job search strategy. Build a polished professional presence through resume and LinkedIn reviews, and strengthen your interviewing skills with mock interviews and personalized feedback. On-demand videos, guides, and resources are available anytime to help you take your next step with clarity and purpose.

International Student Career Support

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ international students receive dedicated support as they prepare for internships and careers in the United States and around the world. The Amica Center for Career Education partners with the Office of International Students and Scholars to help students navigate the U.S. job market and connect with employers who value global perspectives.

Support includes:

  • Guidance on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT)
  • Career coaching tailored to international job search strategies
  • Workshops on U.S. hiring practices, networking, and workplace culture
  • Access to internship and job opportunities through Handshake
  • Employer networking events and career fairs with companies seeking global talent

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ international students receive dedicated support as they prepare for internships and careers in the United States and around the world. The Amica Center for Career Education partners with the Office of International Students and Scholars to help students navigate the U.S. job market and connect with employers who value global perspectives.

Support includes:

  • Guidance on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT)
  • Career coaching tailored to international job search strategies
  • Workshops on U.S. hiring practices, networking, and workplace culture
  • Access to internship and job opportunities through Handshake
  • Employer networking events and career fairs with companies seeking global talent
Events, Fairs, and Employer Networking

Opportunities to connect with employers happen year-round at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ. Fall and spring career fairs bring more than 100 organizations to campus — giving you direct access to talent-seeking companies across industries. You’ll also meet employers during industry nights, information sessions, classroom visits, and alumni panels. Site visits to companies in Boston, Providence, New York, and beyond offer a behind-the-scenes look at workplace culture and help you envision where your career could lead.

Opportunities to connect with employers happen year-round at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ. Fall and spring career fairs bring more than 100 organizations to campus — giving you direct access to talent-seeking companies across industries. You’ll also meet employers during industry nights, information sessions, classroom visits, and alumni panels. Site visits to companies in Boston, Providence, New York, and beyond offer a behind-the-scenes look at workplace culture and help you envision where your career could lead.

Technology and Data Working for You

Handshake is your digital hub for career exploration. Use it to search and apply for internships and jobs, schedule appointments with advisors, register for events, and track employer visits. With more than 35,000 job postings and nearly 17,000 internship opportunities, the platform connects you directly with organizations actively seeking Bryant talent.

Handshake is your digital hub for career exploration. Use it to search and apply for internships and jobs, schedule appointments with advisors, register for events, and track employer visits. With more than 35,000 job postings and nearly 17,000 internship opportunities, the platform connects you directly with organizations actively seeking Bryant talent.

Employers Hire Bryant Talent

Bryant students bring analytical rigor, communication strength, and real-world experience across business, liberal arts, health and behavioral sciences, and technology. Employers value graduates who are prepared to contribute on day one.

Our employer relations team makes it easy for organizations to connect with this talent through fairs, events, recruiting programs, and targeted outreach.

Employers Hire Bryant Talent
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A representative from Citizens Bank speaks to a Bryant University student at a career fair.
A group from Cintas attends a career fair at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ University.
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Monika Sattler speaks to a group of Bryant University students at the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center.

Alumni & the Amica Center

As your career grows, so does your connection to Bryant. The Amica Center and the Office of Alumni & Parent Engagement offer early-career support, networking opportunities, and avenues to mentor and hire emerging talent — helping you lead with confidence while strengthening the Bulldog community.

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