Undergraduate Internship Program

The purpose of the Undergraduate Internship Program is to support and facilitate students to search and secure their first industry internship.

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

SPRING 2024 CAREER FAIRS (RSVP NOW!)

Spring Virtual Career Fair (RSVP)
Time: April 12, 2024 12-4 PM
Location: Online

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? Schedule 1:1 sessions with employers or group sessions any time between 12:00-4:00 PM Join us on April 12th anytime between 12-4pm! This is a virtual event, facilitated by Handshake so you can connect from anywhere! No standing in lines! Schedule your sessions ahead of time and talk with employers 1-on-1. Feeling a little shy? Sign up for a group session and gain insight from the employers, directly. This is the last open industry career event of the academic year to find an internship, so don’t miss out!

Spring Senior and Master’s Student In person Job Fair (RSVP)
Date: May 15, 2024 4-7 PM
Location: Ackerman Grand Ballroom

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!

Why Meet with Peer Advisors?

On-Campus Recruitment Calendar

Winter 2024 Events (Week 10)

Mattel Infosession by MRS

Time: Monday, March 11, 2024 6:30 PM

Location: EV 2101

RSVP: Facebook

Come on, Barbie! LET’S GO TO AN INFOSESSION! As the quarter wraps up, let’s end it with a cool presentation from Mattel as they talk about product design and toy manufacturing. The event starts at 6:30 PM on March 11th, Monday! There will be BURGERS, but only for the first people that come and RSVP to the event! It’s gonna be a PARTY! 

Dyson Competition Infosession

Time: Wednesday, March 13, 12 PM

Location: Rice Room (BH 6764)

RSVP: https://forms.gle/JQVR5FKiQ7kvKGf59

Spring Internship Lab

Time: Monday, April 1, 2024 10 AM – 1 PM

Location: Strathmore Building Career Studio (2nd Floor)

RSVP: Handshake

Bring your laptop and get ready to search and apply for internships! This is a supported independent workspace where you will have the ability to ask questions on the best way to search for internships that match your interests on Handshake. You can drop in any time between 10am and 1pm!

Engineering Your Future: Constructing a Dynamic Resume and Cover Letter

Time: Monday, April 1, 2024 1-2 PM

Location: Strathmore Building Career Studio (2nd Floor)

RSVP: Handshake

In this seminar we will learn how to construct a compelling resume and cover letter targeted specifically to the engineering industry. We will discuss a writing approach designed to showcase your technical expertise, highlight your achievements, and effectively communicate your passion for your field. This event is designed with the aspiring engineer in mind; to equip you with the tools and strategies necessary to distinguish yourself from others in a highly competitive job market.

First Generation Career Success Student Panel

Time: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 4-5:30 PM

Location: Strathmore Building Room 200

RSVP: Handshake

Whether you’re embarking on your first internship search, preparing for graduate school applications, or seeking to enhance your networking skills, this panel promises to equip you with the knowledge, inspiration, and support you need to achieve your career goals. This event also provides an opportunity for you to connect with your peers and expand your professional network! Don’t miss out on this empowering opportunity – reserve your spot today and take the next step towards a bright and fulfilling future!

Career Center Pop In Hours

Time: Wednesdays 1-3 PM

Location: 6288 Boelter Conference Room

Pop in to UCLA Engineering x Career Center advising hours to ask any career related questions, whether it’s how to secure a job or internship, how to perfect your resume and elevator pitch, or how to prepare for recruitment events. This is open to all engineering undergraduates and will be hosted by Wendy Nix, MBA and Assistant Director of Career Education and Development at the UCLA Career Center. See below for flyer, no appointments required!

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

Access Virtual Drop-In Sessions

Engineering Faculty Advising