Each year, hundreds of Ferris State University students gain valuable work experience through an internship. In fact, 70 percent of 2014-15 graduates from a bachelor’s or advanced degree program participated in an internship in their fields. The experience of an internship also can confirm or redirect career decision-making, provide marketability, develop people skills, and enhance classroom learning. Many academic programs require an internship, but the experience is encouraged regardless to provide students with a better understanding of what will be expected of them in the workplace.
Ferris students participate in various internships in a variety of locations each summer.
Submissions for consideration can be directed to Communications Specialist John Smith.
Here are some examples of the interns' excellent work:
2024
- Well-rounded experience affords Ferris State’s Erick Hannahs opportunity to flex construction management skills
- Victoria Jackson says grant-funded research with Ferris State professors building science skills for career in veterinary medicine
- Environmental Biology major Melanea Strauss’ field experience with ecological consulting firm monitors the health of Michigan’s waterways
- KCAD Graphic Design student Isabelle Buckler applies classroom knowledge to shape Gentex Corp. products
- Construction Management student Kyle Varady learns about project management during internship with RAM Construction
- Social work student Morgan Brockelbank uses D.A. Blodgett St. John’s internship to gain experience helping children, families
- Medical Laboratory Sciences senior Taryn Welling gaining hands-on experience in prestigious Mayo Clinic labs
- Welding student Abby Frisk dreamed of flying, now she’s helping build jet engines through an internship with GE Aerospace
- Mendez returns home to complete her degree with a marketing internship at the Community Foundation for Oceana County
- Master of Social Work student Audrey Patterson is gaining valuable experience using social work skills as an intern with the Newaygo Police Department, preparing for a social work career in law enforcement
- Building, Construction, Technology, Management major Ian Thibault explores opportunities for new careers while interning at Rieth-Riley Construction
2023
- Welding Engineering Technology Major Interns in Alabama with United Launch Alliance
- Construction Management Major Gets Hands-on Experience with Triangle Construction on Campus
- Social Work Major Interns with Bulldog Basic Needs Alliance at Ferris State
- Plastics Engineering Major Benefits from Internship with Grand Haven Custom Molding
- Master of Social Work Student Garners Experience with Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center
- Muskegon Native, Construction Management Major Interns at Erhardt Construction
- Surveying Engineering Junior Benefits from Internship at Giffels Webster, in Detroit Area
- Digital Animation and Game Design and Television and Digital Media Production Major Dives into Esports
- Business Administration Senior Interns at Huntington Private Bank in Traverse City
- Iowa Native, Sports Communication Major Interns with Ferris State Athletics
- Business Administration Major Spending the Summer with Spartan/Nash
- Welding Engineering Technology Major, Minnesota Native Interns at Bay Weld Boats in Alaska
- Music and Entertainment Business Major from Kalamazoo Interned as Orientation Leader
- Forensic Biology and Biotechnology Major is Interning at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Social Work Major Interns with Community Mental Health of Central Michigan in Mount Pleasant
- Minnesota Native is Learning the Ropes in Sports and Event Marketing in Athletics Department
- Operations and Supply Management Interns at Gentex Corporation in Zeeland
- Hospitality Management Major from St. Johns Interns at David L. Eisler Center at Ferris
- Communication Studies Major Interns in Ferris Advancement Office in Donor Relations
- Marketing Major Relishes Opportunity for Hands-on Experience with Social Media Management
- First-Generation Student Wraps Up Productive Internship Before First Job as a Professional
2022
- Information Security and Intelligence Serves as Cyber Risk Intern with Disney
- Electrical Engineering Technology Major Learns How to Program PLCs for Automatic Guided Vehicles
- Computer Networks and Systems Senior Interns with Big Rapids Public Schools
- Facilities Management Major Works Internship on Campus
- Internship with Ferris Advancement Team Offers Valuable Experience in Video
- Sports Communication Student Interns with Big Rapids Radio Station
- Professional Tennis Management Student Enjoys Internship at Ferris, Working Sports Camps
- Social Work Student Interns During Summer 2022 with Center for Latin@ Studies.
- Television and Digital Media Production Student Benefits from Internship
- Hospitality Management Major Interning at Disney College Program at Disney World at Epcot
- College of Business Student Interning at Ahptic Film and Digital in Chicago.
- Electrical Engineering Technology Major Benefits from a Comprehensive Internship
- Public Relations Major Benefits from a Well-Rounded Internship Experience on Campus
- Finance Major Secures Internship at Big Rapids Office
- Hospitality Management Major Extends Learning through Summer Internship in Colorado
2021
- Ludwig Benefits from Internship with Chart Industries in New Prague, Minnesota
- Welding Engineering Technology Major Stress Value of Internship Opportunities
- Sports Communication Major Interns with Royal Oak Leprechaun
- Jones Enjoys Media and Video Internship with Bismarck Larks
- Industrial Chemistry Interns in the Quality Control Laboratory at Perrigo’s Allegan
- Welding Engineering Technology Interns at Autokiniton
- Steinhauer Interns with Vander Mill, in Grand Rapids, a Cider Bar and Restaurant
- Heavy Equipment Technology Interns with Michigan Caterpillar’s Facility in Novi
- Reichardt Learns as an intern at Tullymore Golf Resort in Canadian Lakes
- Product Design Engineering Technology Student Interns at Haworth Inc.
- Marketing Major Benefits from On-Campus Internship Experience
- Television and Digital Media Production Major Interns with WKTV Community Television in the Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
- Flint Native, Social Work Major Interns with ProSeniors in Cincinnati, Ohio
- International Student from China Interns with Vacasa, a Portland, Oregon-Based Rental Management and Real Estate Company
- Welding Engineering Technology Major with Tenneco in Marshall
- Senior Sharpens More Skills During Internship at Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center
- Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology Learns through Grand Rapids-Area Internship
- Hospitality Management Major Benefits from Experience with Castle Farms
2020
- Hospitality Management Major Interns with Level One Bank
- Rockford Native Matches Multiple Core Values to Internship Opportunity
- Byron Center Major Enjoys TDMP Internship in the Grand Rapids Area
- Television and Digital Media Production Major Interns at WKTV Community Television
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology Interns at Gentex Corporation
- Holland Resident Interns at Ventura Manufacturing in Zeeland
- Grayling Native Interns with Bodycote in Holland
- Mechanical Engineering Technology Major Interns with Poxis Integration
- Hospitality Management Major Interns at CranHill Ranch in Big Rapids Area
- Computer Information Technology Enjoys Summer Internship with Honeywell Corporation
- Troy Native Interns with Hensel Phelps, Headquartered in Greeley, Colorado
- Television and Digital Media Production Major Interns with WKTV Community Television in Wyoming
- Hospitality Management Gains Internship Experience at Boyne Highlands Resort
- Marketing Major Gains Internship Experience at Steelcase in Grand Rapids
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology Interns at Tekton, Incorporated, a Grand Rapids Tool Manufacturer
- Construction Management interns at Barton Malow Firm
- Nursing Major Interns with Spectrum Butterworth Hospital on the GI-GU Medical Surgical Unit, in Grand Rapids
- Hospitality Management Enjoys Internship at Tullymore
- Public Relations Major Scores Internship with Ferris News Services Department
- Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Scores Internship with Hillsdale Police Department
- Nursing Major Benefits from Opportunity at Butterworth Hospital on the GI-GU Medical Surgical Unit in Grand Rapids
- Operations and Supply Chain Management Uses Ferris Career and Internship Fair to Find Great Opportunity
- Marketing Major, with a Risk Management/Insurance, Benefits from Internship Experience
- Stanwood Native Dard Interns with Rieth-Riley Construction Company
- Public Relations Major Benefits from Well-Rounded Campus Internship Opportunity
- Environmental Biology Major Enjoys Internship with United States Fish and Wildlife Service
- Welding Engineering Technology Major Interns at General Dynamics NASSCO in California
- Business Administration Major Rodriquez Interns at Steelcase International
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology Gets a Hands-on Internship Experience
- Applied Speech Communication Major Gets Well-Rounded Internship in Admissions
- Hospitality Management Gets a Feel for Working at a Resort
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology Makes the Most of Summer Internship Opportunity
- Hospitality Management Major Interns at Grand and Sugar Beach Resorts
- Finance Major Benefits from Summer Internship with Marquette-based Veridea Group
2019
- Criminal Justice Major Interns with Ottawa County Sheriff and Grand Rapids Police Departments
- TDMP Major Interns at Coastline Studios, a production house in Grand Rapids
- Heavy Equipment Technology Major Interns at AIS Construction Equipment’s outlet in Lenox, Michigan
- Public Relations Major Interns at Kids Food Basket
- Television and Digital Media Production Major Interns on Ferris Campus
- Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology Interns at Kent Equipment
- Jenison Native Spends Summer Internship at Vermeer Midwest
- Rockford Native Working on Internship with Leading Regional Scrap Metal Recycler
- Heavy Equipment Technology Interns with Republic Services in Pierson
- Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Student Interns with Lansing Police Department
- Welding Engineering Technology Interns at Alma-Based Business
- TDMP Major Interns with Media Services Company, Cynthia Kay and Company
- College of Engineering Technology Major Interns at National Bulk Equipment
- TDMP Major, Saginaw Native Benefits from Campus Internship
- Construction Management Major's Summer Internship Brings Him Close to Home
- Criminal Justice Major Interns with Branch County Sheriff's Department
- Alghamdi Completes Television and Digital Media Production Internship in Saudi Arabia
- Information Security and Intelligence Major Interns at Traverse City's Munson Healthcare
- Hospitality Management Major Interns at Grand Lake Lodge in Colorado
- TDMP Major Interns with Program Alum in Grand Rapids
- Computer Information Systems Interns with Financial Services Technology Leader
- Business Administration Working at Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Senior in Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology Interns in Grand Rapids
- Criminal Justice Law Enforcement track Interning with Lansing Police Department
- Business Administration Interning with SpartanNash Corporation
- TDMP Major Interning as Videographer at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island
- Recent Graduate, Student-Athlete Interns with Aon Risk Services, Inc.
- Grand Rapids Contractor s Internship Program Grows Opportunity for Construction Management Students
- Hospitality Management Student Finds Internship Home with Whitecaps
- Heavy Equipment Service Technology Student Interns at AIS Training Center in Lansing
2018
- Eanes Interns with Police Department in Madison, Wisconsin
- Grand Ledge Native Interns with Operational Technology Division of FBI in Virginia
- Heinbokel Learns on GreenStone Farm Credit Services Internship
- Doornbos Enjoys a Great Experience with Pioneer Construction in Grand Rapids
- Johannesburg Interns with Ferris Alum at Fission3 in Grand Rapids
- Plastics Engineering Technology Major Interns at Royal Technologies
- Adams is Interning with WKTV Community Television in Wyoming
- Coastline Studios Welcomes TDMP Major Dawsey as Intern
- Green's Summer Highlighted by Cedar Point Internship
- Criminal Justice Major Interns with Ferris Department of Public Safety
- FOX Sports Detroit Internship a Boost for Sports Communication Major
- Accounting and Finance Major Interns at Automotive Interiors Manufacturer
- Advertising/Integrated Marketing Communications Major Interns at Anthem Worldwide
- Stanwood Native Makes the Most of Mecosta County Internship Opportunity
- River Rouge Native Learning Learning Valuable Lessons as an Intern
- Computer Information Systems Interning at Equifax's Workforce Solutions Center
- Graphic Design Senior Applying Learned Skills at Newell Brands
- Applied Speech Communication Major Learns Social Media Interning in Admissions
- Welding Engineering Technology Major Interns at GM Global Technical Center
2017
- Digital Animation and Game Design Major Learns as Intern
- Comer Benefits from Pittsburgh Glass Works/Vitro Industries Internship
- Margaret Miller interns with General Motors while studying Business Administration
- TDMP Major Malkiewicz Interns with West Michigan Whitecaps
- Tisdale Enjoys Construction Management Internship in Chicago
- Sayegh Interns with a Grand Rapids-Based Graphic Design Company
- Razminas Enjoys TDMP Internship in Atlanta, Georgia
- Bradley's Granger Construction Internship Allows him to Work on Campus
- Botbyl Sharpens HVACR Skills with Productive Internship
- TDMP Intern Spends Summer Working for, Learning Under an Alumnus
- Bradley Gains Hands-On Experience Working in HVAC Industry
- Trubnikov Interns at Honeywell, in Washington, Learns from Inside
2016
- Klarecki's Internship Experience Takes Him to Nike, in Oregon
- Ackley Interns at Company that Manages Fine Dining, Concessions
- Grabovica Enjoys Michigan Department of State Internship
- Wingerter Benefits from Detroit Internship at Meridian Health Plan
- Senior from Howell Interns with Northwestern Mutual
- Michigan Farm Bureau Internship Experience Beneficial for Pete
- Bridgestone Tires Internship Offers Comprehensive Experience
- Sparks' Fremont Insurance Internship Offers Potential Career Paths
- Saum Hopes Meijer Internship Leads to Future Career Opportunities
- Insurance and Risk Management Major Interns with Meijer
- Bredberg Savors Internship Experience with BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
- Operations and Supply Management Major Interns with Gentex
- Mann Enjoys Summer Intern Experience with West Michigan Whitecaps
- Belding Native Interns with Challenge Manufacturing
- Accounting Major Spends Summer Internship at Mercantile Bank
- Furlong Interns at Detroit Branding Company, Sharpens Skills
- White Cloud Native Spends Internship in Detroit at Quicken Loans
- Honors Program Student Interns at Gentex
- Forensics Biology Major Gains Valuable Experience in Detroit
- Consumers Energy Internship Offers Dempsey Learning Opportunities
- Being Proactive Helps Earn VanGorden a Great Intern Experience
- Diplomat Pharmacy Internship Benefits College of Business Student
- Make-A-Wish Internship a Great Experience for PR Alumna
- Business Administration Major Enjoys Flint-Based Internship Experience
- Risk Management and Insurance Major Gains Valuable Experience with Auto-Owners Insurance
- Newman Takes to Mecosta County Lakes in Shimadzu Lab Research Internship
- Summer Internship Opportunities Benefit Information Security and Intelligence Major
- Television and Digital Media Production Major Sees Diversity as a Major Part of Summer Internship
- Biotechnology and Forensic Biology Senior Stays Close to Campus as Intern in Shimadzu Lab
2015
- Rutkowski Gains Well-Rounded Experience with Gordon Food Service Internship
- Gordon Food Service Internship Provides with a Glimpse of What she Wants for her Future
- ISI Major Gets Opportunity and Grabs it During Spectrum Health Internship
- Information Security and Intelligence Senior Enjoyed Local Internship at Spectrum Health
- Accounting Major Benefits from Detroit-Based Internship
- Mercantile Bank Intern Advises Those Seeking Similar Opportunities to be Open-Minded
- Computer Information Technology Systems Major Enjoys Hagerty Insurance Internship
- Olszewski Learns the Value of Collaboration through Summer Internship
- Core Values Collaboration and Ethical Community Apply to Summer Internship
- Priority Health Internship Gives Speese an Opportunity to Understand the Use of Analytics
- Spectrum Health Internship Gives Senior Opportunity to Work with Electronic Medical Records Team
- PR Student's Well-Rounded Experience with Priority Health Pays Off
- PR Major Gains Social Media Experience and More at Grand Rapids Public Museum Internship
- Information Security and Intelligence Major Gains Valuable Internship Opportunity with Steelcase
- Bantien's Internship Takes Her to Northern Michigan Digital to Apply Knowledge
- Database Classes Help Prep Stocking for Quicken Loans Internship
- Empowerment Plan Internship Helps Canca Apply Business Administration Principles
- Lever Makes Most of Detroit-Area Internship with Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Video Intern Gets Diverse Experience with Assignments, Equipment and More
- Admissions Internship Provides Opportunities for PR Student to Showcase Ferris to Others
- Mechanical Eng. Student Credits Internships as Way for Students to Get their Foot in the Door
- Bradstreet Goes from Soccer Field to Colorado to Make the Most of Summer Internship
- Internship Gives Student Opportunities to See Wishes Come True
- Anderson Enjoys a Positive Experience Interning at Big Rapids Pioneer
- Lavengood Enjoys Internship Experience Abroad in London
2014
- Public Relations Student Gains Non-Profit Experience at Guiding Lights Mission
- Professional Golf Management Student Travels to New Zealand for Internship
- Hendrickson Puts Pharmacy Skills to Work at White Cloud Family Health Care Center
- Bycraft Appreciates Great Atmosphere During ImageSoft Summer Internship
- Bergman Enjoys South Carolina PR Internship in the Baseball World
- Tooson Gains PR, Music Industry Management Experience at Chene Park in Detroit
- Mellinger Lands TDMP Internship with the Traverse City Film Festival
- Public Relations Internship takes Plank to Mackinac Island
- Marketing Student Learns Valuable Human Resources Skills at Team Detroit
- Graphic Design Program Prepares Parent for Summer Internship
- Eastown Community Association Prepares Austin with Real World Experience
- Public Relations Student Gains Real World Experience at The Old Club
2013
- Crouch Thrives with Double the Experience During Two Internships
- Construction Management Major Interns at the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids
- Sukes Loves Internship Experience that Offers Real Work for Real Clients
- Barger Enjoys Enriching Internship Experience at Cran-Hill Ranch
- Graphic Design Major Benefits from Internship Opportunity with ESPN
- Internship Experience Confirms Kent's Path to a Career in Social Work
- Human Resource Major Al-Ahmed Interns with Engineering Company in California
- Noffsinger Puts Graphic Design Education to Work at Grey Matter Group
- Sports Marketing Major Learning 'The Ripken Way' During South Carolina Internship
- Professional Tennis Management Student Applies Knowledge to Internship Experience
- Medical Laboratory Science Major Uses Fremont Hospital Internship as Career Preparation
- Wissink's Ferris Knowledge Helps Him in Iowa-Based Internship
- Geek Group Experience Benefits Digital Animation and Game Design Student Allen
- Geek Group Internship Gives Strong an Opportunity to Grow on his Career Path
- Construction Management Student Benefits from Christman Company Internship
- Computer Information Technology Student Interns with U.S. Marshall Service District HQ
- Internship Opportunity Takes Diamond to the Academy of Country Music in California
- Sports Communication Major Earns Intern Experience at Grand Rapids-Area School
- Music Industry Management Internship Helps Student Learn the Business
- Internship Offers VanBoxel a Hands-On Political Science Experience
- Virginia Internship Helps Frick Explore Her Passion for the Golf Industry
- Adams Brings Ferris Public Relations Skills to the 500 Festival in Indianapolis
2012
- Hammond Learns the Corporate Side of Operations at Detroit Company
- Internship Experience at Saginaw DEA Field Office Provides Real Experience for Snowden
- Pepper Lands Internship with Academy of Television Arts, Sciences and Education in Los Angeles
- Cipcic Gains Experience as a Legal Secretary Working at Big Rapids Law Office
- Tucker Gains Valuable Experience During Summer Internship with NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets
- DiVietri Strengthens Digital Media Knowledge During California Internship
- Internship Helps Thelen Gain Practical Experience at Consumers Energy
- Angellotti's Internship Experience Takes Her to Detroit and WDIV-TV
- Finney Enjoys Learning Experience at Grand Rapids Based Open System Technologies
- Summer Internship with Palace Sports and Entertainment Benefits Jackson
- Kirkwood's Summer Internship with Local Jeweler Provides Real-World Experience
- Kohler's Internship with Amway Corporation is Focused on Information Technology
- Crain Enjoys Summer Internship at Mackinac State Historic Parks on Mackinac Island
- Larson Fulfills Summer Internship with Social Media Company Founded by a Ferris Alumnus