Internship Opportunities
Upstate Cerebral Palsy offers a wide selection of internship opportunities that provide hands on experience for students in a variety of fields. Students from all disciplines are welcome to apply classroom theory to practical situations at various Upstate Cerebral Palsy sites.
Internships are currently offered in the following disciplines:
• Nursing
• Case Management
• Human Services
• Residential Careers
• Drug and Alcohol Addictions
• Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapies
• Physical Health
• Dentistry
• Human Resources
• Fund Raising and Event Planning
• Public Relations and Marketing
• Counseling and Behavioral Health
• Records Administration
• Recreation Therapy
• Clerical and Accounting Services
• Behavior Specialist
• Staff Development and Training
• Volunteer Administration
• Computer Technology
• Management
• Child Life and Education - both Early Childhood and Special Education
All of the programs utilize a team approach to service delivery and therefore provide students with the opportunity to interact with a variety of professionals. If you are enrolled in a discipline that is not noted, the possibility of developing a new internship is always an option.
Benefits of an Internship Experience
To the Student:
• Build experience and a resume
• Gain community contacts and awareness
• Learn about your community
• Fulfill community service requirements
• Make new friends and network
• Help others while having fun
• Participate in a life changing experience
• Gain personal insight and develop skills and talents
• Build upon your strengths and assets