Information Technology
Internships are an extremely important addition to your resume. An internship is a great opportunity to develop industry-specific skills, gain real-world work experience, try out a chosen career path, establish professional network connections, and gain the added marketable advantage of developing self-reliance, and professional character and growth.
Several former interns have successfully transitioned into full-time positions within UF Information Technology, and the list continues to grow!
UFIT Internship opportunities are posted for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. The timeline for each application cycle is listed below.
Applications open:
Early July
Onboarding begins:
Early August
Target start date:
Mid-August
Applications open:
Early November
Onboarding begins:
Early December
Target start date:
Early January
Applications open:
Early April
Onboarding begins:
Early May
Target start date:
Mid-May
| Position | Job Number | Application Close Date | Number of Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity Detection and Response | 527716 | Closed | 1 |
| Risk Analyst | 527717 | Closed | 1 |
| Web Assistant | 527721 | Closed | 1 |
| Instructional Design | 527718 | Closed | 1 |
| Support and Applications | 527730 | Closed | 2 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 527731 | Closed | 1 |
career aspirations
"It's been fun using PM software tools like Microsoft Project and Project Portfolio Management (PPM) in real-use cases. I'm able to practice and refine a lot of fundamental soft skills that are always so important: Learning how to plan and allocate teams and work, understand and communicate priorities, and collaborate with different teams. Being a PM Intern has definitely reaffirmed my desire to lead a team and work collaboratively with multiple departments and across fields! I'm looking forward to being a software engineer that can lead teams as a manager across both the technical and business sides and make great products."
internship takeaway
“This position has given me experience navigating and understanding a system much larger and more complex than anything I have encountered in school. Having to learn the system, and my role within it, in a short period of time is something I think will prove to be valuable anytime I need to learn a new skill for future jobs.”
internship experience
"This internship has been such a great opportunity for me to learn the best practices of accessibility as well as gain hands-on experience with industry tools and programs. For example, I've been able to learn more about the web design tool, Figma, which I otherwise would not have been prompted to dive deep into some of its very in-depth uses and features. After I graduate, I will work as a content designer/UX writer in the tech industry. In the industry, it can be very beneficial to establish a specialty within your discipline. I hope to use what I have learned in this internship to be a champion for accessibility and inclusion in design."
If you have questions about the UFIT Internship Program, please contact UFIT Human Resources at UFIT-HR@mail.ufl.edu.
