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Work Integrated Learning,
Internships & Cooperative Education

Spread your wings, apply what you learn

At Fort Lewis, you’ll gain professional experience you won’t find the in the classroom. We offer so many ways for you to build your resume and begin to take flight in your career.

Surveys* show that students who have relevant experience are sought after and more likely to be hired than students who do not have these types of experiences.

Internships – As many as 150 Fort Lewis upperclassmen are doing internships in any given year.

The School of Business Administration has more intern positions than they have students to fill them. Exercise Science also requires students to work professionally, applying their knowledge and skills in the field.

Career Services will help you find an internship that fits with your career goals.

Work Integrated Learning – This work experience provides academic credit and relates to your major. A faculty advisor and work supervisor will guide you in your work experience. It's also called Career Related Experience.

Cooperative Education – Through this program you can earn credit and gain real-world experience in your chosen career. You can do this between your sophomore and junior years.

*Michigan State University annual survey of employers shows 85 percent of employers want students who have relevant experience.