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        <p class="caption">Explore internship opportunities to gain hands-on experience and build professional connections.</p>
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            <h2>What is the Purpose of an Internship?</h2>
            <p>This is the chance to gain on-the-job experience and help transition to a real-world career. Internships allow students to "test the waters" and explore whether a particular job or field is the right fit. By participating in an internship, students can uncover opportunities aligned with their interests and aspirations, and gain valuable insights into their future career paths.</p>

            <h2>Who Participates in an Internship?</h2>
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                <li>Students looking to gain real-world experience.</li>
                <li>Schools, by providing guidance and helping students secure internships.</li>
                <li>Companies and organizations offering internship opportunities.</li>
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            <h2>How Does a Student Find an Internship?</h2>
            <p>Students can join internships through various platforms and resources, including:</p>
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                <li><strong>Handshake:</strong> A platform for posting internships and job opportunities.</li>
                <li><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> A social network for professionals where students can search for internships and network with employers.</li>
                <li><strong>Other Job Posting Sites:</strong> Explore other platforms for job and internship opportunities.</li>
                <li><strong>Personal Connections:</strong> Networking with family, friends, and community members who may know about internship openings.</li>
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            <p>The key is to start looking early and often—chances are, you’ll find someone who can help connect you with an opportunity!</p>

            <h2>What Happens at an Internship Event?</h2>
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                <li>Students gain hands-on experience by performing tasks related to the job, but at a simplified level to match their current skillset.</li>
                <li>There are also opportunities to connect with past interns to learn from their experiences and insights.</li>
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            <h2>Notable Facts About Internships</h2>
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                <li><strong>76%</strong> of students complete an internship before graduation.</li>
                <li>The Mount is ranked in the <strong>top 10%</strong> of colleges and universities nationwide for long-term earnings after a four-year degree.</li>
                <li><strong>100%</strong> of the Class of 2019 graduates were employed or in graduate school within one year of graduation (based on a 78% knowledge rate).</li>
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            <h2>What Else Should Students Know When Considering Their Participation?</h2>
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                <li>Some internships are paid, while others provide valuable experience and professional connections instead of a paycheck.</li>
                <li>In many cases, the experience and skills gained from an internship are worth more than the financial compensation, especially for long-term career growth.</li>
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            <h2>Companies Where Mount Students Have Interned</h2>
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                <li>Nucor Corp</li>
                <li>Smart Computing Solutions Inc</li>
                <li>Archdiocese of Baltimore</li>
                <li>Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America</li>
                <li>Erickson Senior Living Corporate Office</li>
                <li>ITC</li>
                <li>EVAPCO, Inc.</li>
                <li>Visa</li>
                <li>Mount's Security Operations Center (SOC)</li>
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                <h2>Student Internship Experience</h2>
                <p><em>Here are some statments from our students that have previously taken internships!</em></p>
                <h3>Mahlaki Henry</h3>
                <p><em>- Internship at Mount's Security Operations Center (SOC)</em></p>
                <p>"During my Spring semester internship, I worked alongside the Mount's Security Operations Center (SOC) team. I conducted research to explore the integration of Machine Learning in enhancing cybersecurity operations. By utilizing ML models in SIEM and SOAR systems, I developed a strategy to improve threat detection and response. The goal was to assess the potential for Machine Learning to support SOC operations and bolster cybersecurity efforts."</p>
                <h3>Katherine Corbo</h3>
                <p><em>- Internship at National Bioforensics Analysis Center (NBFAC)</em></p>
                <p>"My internship is with the National Bioforensics Analysis Center (NBFAC). The work is centered around the annotation and classification of engineered plasmids, a fascinating portion of biology that is positively impacting modern-day science. This opportunity enabled me to experience one of the possible tech-enabled connections between the fields of computer science and biology."</p>
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