In Demand
Even in tough economic times, UMBC students are in high demand.
UMBC’s commitment to ensuring that students graduate with substantive experience through internships, co-ops, service-learning and research opportunities gets high praise from students and employers alike.
The Shriver Center serves as a powerhouse for applied learning at UMBC, coordinating over 2000 student placements each year. According to Christine Routzahn, director of professional practice, “UMBC continues to help students develop as leaders by complementing classroom teaching and research with internships, co-ops and service-learning opportunities.”
In Maryland and D.C., and across the country, UMBC students link theory to practice in real-world settings, allowing them to more precisely define their career interests as they acquire the valuable work experience and skills needed to jump-start their careers in a competitive employment environment.
Kristen Worrall, a senior corporate recruiter, said, “Over the years, we have consistently had success with UMBC students who join our summer internship program at T. Rowe Price. The students bring intellectual curiosity, a strong work ethic and a desire to learn. Our interns work on some complex projects that have a real impact on our business and UMBC students help us deliver true results.”
Click here to learn how some UMBC students spent their summer engaged in applied learning.
The Shriver Center was recently awarded a Best Practice Award from the Cooperative Education & Internship Association (CEIA).
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