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Tar Heel Interns
Internships open the doors to new experiences, networking opportunities and professional development. Over the summer, many Tar Heels have been interning at major companies and organizations around the country, learning more about the work they plan to pursue after they graduate.
Learn about four of our students' summer experiences
Kennedy Byrd, a rising senior and journalism major, is completing her second internship with ESPN. After spending much of her time at Carolina in front of the camera, Byrd is learning more about life behind the scenes at the sports media giant.
Rising senior Jenna Hynes is interning with the Piedmont Conservation Council in Siler City, North Carolina. She’s conducting fieldwork and partnering with community members to preserve the city’s water sources.
Anthony Howard, a rising junior and journalism major, is working with HBO Max’s social marketing team and learning what it takes to create buzz around new shows.
Rising senior Alexis Campbell is in New Jersey this summer, interning in Merck’s biophysics lab. At the pharmaceutical company, she’s gaining more independence as a researcher and honing her graduate school plans.
Career training at Carolina
Learn more about how Carolina supports Tar Heels' career interests with an array of resources and initiatives.
University Career Services readies graduating students for remote work
University Career Services responded to the changes in remote work and internships by offering students a variety of specialized resources.
Launching businesses and jobs
Formed as a partnership between Carolina, the Town of Chapel Hill and Orange County, startup incubator Launch Chapel Hill is helping local entrepreneurs — including UNC-Chapel Hill students — get their ideas off the ground.
EcoStudio provides professional development through coursework, internships
The EcoStudio at UNC-Chapel Hill pairs students with local environmental and sustainability entities to give students workplace experience and a chance to make a difference in the community.
Recent grads doing big things
Charlie Helms: Microsoft
After launching Carolina's Black in Technology student group as an undergrad, Charlie Helms joined Microsoft as a program manager.
Truman Mitchell: AJ Wealth
Business administration graduate Truman Mitchell moved to New York after graduating to join a wealth management firm.
Tylar Watson: Twitter
Tylar Watson plans to continue advocating for equity in coding as she begins working at the social media company.