Internships

Experience that Matters

The University of Maine at Farmington offers a wide range of real-world, hands-on learning opportunities designed to help you connect your classroom education with your future career. Many of our academic programs require students to complete an internship or a similar experience — such as a teaching practicum, student teaching placement, or paid research project.

These opportunities aren’t just add-ons — they’re essential steps toward building confidence, gaining practical skills, and preparing for life after college.

Variety of Internship Options

  • For Credit or Non-Credit: Many majors require at least one internship for credit, but you can also do additional experiences just to gain professional experience before graduation.

  • Any Season: Internships are available any time of year, depending on your schedule and your field (e.g., winter internships in the ski industry or summer internships at camps).

  • Compensated or Volunteer: Some internships offer full or partial pay; others, like non-profits, may be unpaid. Unpaid or low-paid internships may be supported through additional awards and financial aid.

Funding Your Internship

Worried about the cost of a summer internship? UMF is here to help. Through the Internship Fellows Program, you could receive up to $3,000 to support an unpaid, low-paying, or high-cost summer internship opportunity. Additionally, if you complete the online Internship Seminar in the spring, you’ll earn a $250 stipend to help cover the cost of professional clothing or equipment needed for your role.

With support from UMF, you can grow your skills, build your professional network, and turn your education into meaningful experience — without financial barriers holding you back.

UMF Intern Stories

UMF students intern with organizations across Maine and beyond, gaining hands-on experience and making professional connections. Meet a few students whose internships helped them apply what they learned in the classroom while exploring future careers.
Portia Hardy ’22
Portia Hardy ’22

Environmental Science Major Interned at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

About Portia
Andrew Parent ’21
Andrew Parent ’21

Psychology/Pre-Med Major Interned at Maine Medical Center

About Andrew
Katie LeBlanc ’20
Katie LeBlanc ’20

Business Economics Major Interned at Healthy Communities Coalition

About Katie

Meet the Career Pathways & Employer Engagement Team

Austin French

Austin French

Director of Career Pathways & Employer Engagement

Brooke-Lynn Hinkley

Brooke-Lynn Hinkley

Research Learning Experience Program Coordinator

Cynthia McShane ’07

Cynthia McShane ’07

Assistant Director Career Services