Searching for your summer work experience

As a professional degree, CIPA encourages practical training to prepare fellows for the world of work. Some form of practical work experience is required. One of the options is to complete a summer internship between the first and second year of study, offering students the chance to apply skill sets from their first year, gain hands-on experience, and develop a better sense of one’s professional interests. This post discusses how students arrange internships and jobs, what types of opportunities they pursue, and what kinds of resources are available to help them choose the best position possible!

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CIPA MPA Opens Wide Range of Employment Opportunities

When people ask me what they can do with a CIPA MPA, I’m tempted to reply, “What CAN’T you do?” I usually don’t, however, because I know it sounds too much like a marketing over-sell.  Instead, I point them to our most recent employment report. (more…)