UMass Amherst partners with several organizations, so that our students can explore career interests by participating in field experiences. Some of these programs include:
Springfield Internship Program
The Springfield Internship Program is an exciting new opportunity launching in Spring 2026 for students interested in gaining real-world experience while building professional skills. Through partnerships with a variety of employers in the Springfield area, this program offers meaningful, hands-on internships that connect to your academic and career goals. Throughout the process, you’ll have access to campus support, including resume help, information sessions, and guidance from the Career Hub to ensure you feel confident and prepared. If you’re looking for a structured, supportive internship experience that helps you grow and make connections, the Springfield Internship Program is a great place to start.
The Washington Center
The Washington Center (TWC) provides opportunities for students to gain experience, skills and networking connections, while living and interning in the nation’s capital, all while earning academic credit. Their Academic Internship program includes 3 components: a supervised internship, career readiness programming and an academic course. The program runs semester-long or during the summer and details can be found at: www.twc.edu.
MA Life Sciences Internship Challenge
The Internship Challenge subsidizes hundreds of internships each year for college students interested in pursuing careers in the life sciences. Offered year-round, this program connects employers with prospective interns. Available internships cross all aspects of the company to include the sciences, engineering, computer science, data analytics, sales, marketing, accounting, legal, and more. Applications typically open around mid-November, and while there are no deadlines, students are suggested to apply early in the application cycle.
Institute for Applied Life Sciences @UMass
UMass Amherst operates more than 30 core facilities. Many of these facilities advance the Institute for Applied Life Science’s mission to support high quality research and to enhance human health and well-being. While facilities lean towards laboratory sciences, there are opportunities for communications, marketing, engineering, psychology, and more. Applications typically open around mid-January, with priority deadlines in February.
Disney College Program
The Disney College Program is an exciting, unique opportunity for college students and recent graduates to work at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. While on a program, participants will receive valuable professional experience while working at Disney's world-renowned theme parks and resorts. Students interested in applying to this program through UMass are encouraged to reach out to Kristin Brooks for more information.
Parker Dewey Micro-Internships
Parker Dewey coordinates short-term, paid, professional projects that are open to all college students and recent graduates of U.S.-based institutions. From working directly with an entrepreneur to supporting a large enterprise, you'll have the opportunity to explore different roles and company cultures in a way that fits into your schedule.
MA Clean Energy Program
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Internship Program helps prepare the next generation of clean energy workers by funding internships for college students and recent graduates at Massachusetts clean energy and water innovation companies. As an intern, you'll gain valuable experience and have opportunities to network within the clean energy sector.