Undergraduate Internship Program
  • Percentage of 2022 graduating seniors who completed an internship by graduation 87% 87%

Engineering Connections (May 15, 2024 6-7:30 PM)

This is an online event, RSVP now!

Are you a freshman looking to make early connections? Are you a sophomore, planning ahead for next year? Are you a junior, still looking for an internship or a senior looking for an internship? Attend the annual Engineering Connections event to network with company representatives and hear from intern representatives about their recruiting and internship experiences in a casual setting. Companies include Google, Microsoft, Amgen, Aerospace, NASA, Siemens, PPG, Boeing, DirecTV, and Texas Instruments! RSVP Deadline is May 8th at 11:59 PM so make sure to sign up ASAP!

Spring Senior and Master’s Student In person Job Fair (May 15, 2024 4-7 PM)

This event will be at Ackerman Grand Ballroom, RSVP on Handshake now!

The UCLA Career Center is proud to present the Spring 2024 GET HIRED UCLA: Senior & Master’s Student In-Person Job Fair! This event is a targeted event looking to connect graduating UCLA Seniors and Master’s students and will have Employers who are hiring for full-time positions NOW! Join us on May 15th In-Person from 4:00-7:00 PM & connect with some of the top employers looking for the best UCLA has to offer!

About

The Undergraduate Internship Program (UIP) is a new initiative from the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science to assist Samueli Engineering students by providing resources, information, and opportunities.

UIP hosts multiple workshops throughout the year to better prepare students for securing an internship, offers a seminar class further breaking down the internship process (ENGR 23: Finding an Industry Internship Seminar Course, runs a Consolidated On-Campus Recruitment Calendar and highlights job and internship postings and recruiting events in weekly email blasts to Samueli undergraduates.

Get to know this year’s team of peer advisors with the adjacent link!

Featured Spring Events

Peer Advising

Why Meet with Peer Advisors?

On-Campus Recruitment Calendar

Spring 2024 Events (Week 3)

AECOM Info Session by ITE
Date: Tuesday, April 16th
Time: 6-8 PM
Location: Boelter 4275
Come learn about AECOM, a multinational infrastructure consulting firm working in a wide variety of markets including engineering, urban planning, architecture, and construction!

Divergent and Czinger Infosession and On Site Interviews by SWE
Date: Tuesday, April 16th
Time: 6-8 PM
Location: Boelter 4283
RSVP
Make sure to bring your resume!
Divergent & Czinger will be conducting ON-SITE Interviews for engineering students of all disciplines to be a part of their 2024 Intern Class! Come with your resume and your best elevator pitch to meet the team and tell them all about why you would be a great fit. If you want to get to know the roles better, you’ll have a chance to chat with some current/former interns as well while you wait for your interview. Divergent has invented a complete manufacturing solution to address system level challenges. Czinger Vehicles is an industry-disrupting performance vehicles brand pioneering a new era in the automotive space by fundamentally changing the way cars will be designed and manufactured for generations to come.

Medtronic Coffee Chats by SWE
This is a great opportunity to get the insider scoop on a Medtronic engineer’s life and ask for professional or academic advice! You can sign up for a timeslot to schedule a virtual one-on-one chat with a Medtronic engineer here. We also prepared a list of guided questions

Resume Workshop with Seattle IT
Date: Tuesday, April 23rd
Time: 2-2:45 PM PDT
Location: Online
Register here
Come learn about how to tailor your resume to our opportunities here at Seattle IT! Seattle IT has an amazing array of career opportunities. This event will prepare and provide you with information on how to apply for positions within the City of Seattle. We will discuss how to tailor your resume, application and cover letter for specific jobs. We will chat about tips on resume writing, answering supplemental questions and interviewing. Our presentation will include preparing for the interviews either virtual, or in person, and speaking about the culture and benefits of working with Seattle IT and the City of Seattle. We look forward to you joining us for this informational session.

ACE the Interview
Date: Monday, April 29th
Time: 5:30-7:00 PM
Location: Strathmore Building, Room 200
RSVP here
Nervous about upcoming interviews? Unsure on how to prepare? Attend this Career Center workshop to learn more about how to feel ready for interviews!

LinkedIn: Engineering Your Network
Date: Monday, May 6th
Time: 12-1 PM
Location: Virtual
Register here
In this seminar, we discuss how to cultivate and maintain a network; how to make meaningful connections and leverage those connections throughout your career development cycle.

TRANSFERing to Your Summer Internship: Maximize Your Opportunity!
Date: Tuesday, May 7th
Time: 3-4 PM
Location: Strathmore Building, Room 200
RSVP here
Attention transfer undergraduate students! Join us for an enriching workshop designed to help you make the most of your summer opportunities (e.g., internships, part-time jobs, research positions)! The Career Center is excited to guide you through methods on how to maximize this valuable opportunity. Discover how to gain hands-on experience, build essential skills, and make meaningful connections that will propel you forward in your career journey. This workshop isn’t just about internship tips – it’s also about celebrating and empowering your unique transfer identity. You bring a wealth of experiences and perspectives to the table, and we’ll show you how to leverage them with confidence as you prepare to transition into the world of work. Don’t miss out on this chance to kickstart your career on the right foot and set yourself up for success this summer and beyond!

UCLA – Connect with Lockheed Martin
Date: Wednesday, May 8th
Time: 5-6:30 PM
Location: Strathmore Building, 501 Westwood Plaza, Conference Room A and B (3rd Floor)
Recruiters will be present to answer questions and provide information about career opportunities within Lockheed Martin

TRANSFER to Alternatives to Summer Internships
Date: Thursday, May 9th
Time: 4-5 PM
Location: Strathmore Building, 501 Westwood Plaza, Conference Room A and B (3rd Floor)
RSVP here
Attention transfer undergraduate students! Join us for an innovative workshop exploring alternative pathways to gaining valuable experience this summer. The Career Center aims to introduce you to resources like Forage and Parker Dewey, which offer non-traditional internship opportunities designed specifically for undergraduates. Discover how these platforms can help you develop essential skills, make meaningful connections, and explore potential career paths in a dynamic and flexible way. Moreover, this workshop will emphasize the importance of networking as you navigate your professional journey and identify your place in the world of work. By leaning into your transfer identity, you’ll gain confidence in the unique perspectives and experiences you bring to the table, setting yourself up for success in your future career endeavors. Don’t miss out on this empowering opportunity to explore alternative avenues to career growth and development!

ENGR 23: Finding an Industry Internship Seminar

ENGR 23 is a new course designed to assist undergraduates in securing an internship offered this fall.

Take a look at the Winter 2021 ENGR 23 Syllabus.

Winter Student Organizations & Activities Platform (WSOAP)

WINTER 2024 SITE IS LIVE!! Click here to explore engineering orgs at UCLA.

This platform seeks to connect students, particularly first years and transfers, to engineering organizations. Check out the general Winter opportunities and specific Transfer opportunities to get involved! More information can be found here.

ENGR 26: Finding an Entry Level Job Seminar

ENGR 26 is a new course designed to assist undergraduates in securing an entry level job offered this winter.

Take a look at the Winter 2022 ENGR 26 Syllabus.

Undergraduate Advising

Drop-In Peer Advising

Spring drop-in advising sessions are open! Appointments can be requested here.

You can also drop in to our advising room on Zoom here.

Career Center Advising
Drop-in Advising
(Virtual and In-person)

Visit the Career Center virtual drop-in room or come the Career Center in-person located at the Strathmore Building, 2nd floor. You will be able to get help with resume/cover letter reviews and job and internship questions.

Hours

Tuesday-Thursday
10:00am-2:00pm

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Engineering Faculty Advising