Internship Summary. The Environmental Management Internship was developed to provide relevant and paid work experience in industry and government for students of the Environmental Management Program at the University of California, Davis, University Extension (UNEX).
Internship flier PDF 124 KB. On-site supervision was provided by the sponsoring public agencies or private businesses. Internship tasks varied, depending on the internship sponsors’ needs and the area of environmental management in which the interns worked.
Internship areas included:
- Hazardous waste management
- Environmental training
- Environmental administration
- Laboratory research and analysis
- Regulatory support
- Environmental consulting
Internship Objective. The lack of relevant work experience is an ongoing problem for many professionals starting in a new field or career. The Environmental Management Internship gave Environmental Management Program students the opportunity to apply their knowledge in professional industry and government settings. This experience can be invaluable in helping new environmental professionals find permanent positions.
Participation in the internship offered chances to:
- Network with employers and peers
- Gain practical work experience
- Make a career change
- Update skills and earn academic credit
