Introduction
Internships are critical to the students’ success in their careers for several reasons:
- Real-world planning – having the opportunity to work as planners while in school helps them understand the realities of planning practice and its various specialties, which helps inform their interests and focus areas of study.
- Resume-building and networking – having planning-related internship experience on their resumes helps them get jobs upon graduation.
- Preparing for a planning career – internships help students succeed in their careers because they are more prepared for the real world upon graduation.
Employer Guidance
As of May 2023, all career services are now provided by OSU’s College of Engineering Career Services team. The team will serve as the “front door” for employers to post internships and permanent positions, join career fairs, and access the network of talented students and alumni of the City and Regional Planning Program.
To learn more about the new Career Services for City and Regional Planning, please click on this link for more information: Planning Career Services Information Page.