Employer Partnerships

• Access Top Talent: Tap into a diverse pool of students from the college of Arts and Letters. 
• Build Your Pipeline: Identify and mentor potential future employees long before they hit the open job market.
• Community Impact: Support the San Diego ecosystem by fostering experiential learning and professional growth.
• Guest Speaking & Panels: Share your industry expertise for events and speaking engagements.
• Long-Term Collaboration: Work with us to build a consistent, recurring internship program tailored to your company's needs.

In an era of rapid automation and AI, technical skills are only half of the equation. The modern workforce requires the Human Advantage, the ability to navigate complex cultural contexts, apply ethical judgment, and communicate through powerful storytelling.

Our students from the College of Arts and Letters don't just process information; they interpret it. They provide the "why" behind the data, ensuring your organization stays empathetic, innovative, and culturally relevant. When you hire an SDSU College of Arts and Letters student, you are bringing in a student professional ready to:

• Bridge Cultural Gaps: Navigate diverse markets with global fluency.
• Apply Ethical Reasoning: Lead with integrity in complex decision-making.
• Strategic Narrative: Translate organizational goals into compelling stories that resonate with people.

Getting Started is Simple

To establish a formal agreement and ensure your opportunity meets SDSU’s professional standards, please follow these steps:

1. Submit Your Interest: Complete our Internship Partnership Request Form or email the details to [email protected].
   
   
2. Provide Key Details: Ensure your submission includes:
   • Role title and department
   • Location (In-person, Remote, or Hybrid)
   • Proposed start/end dates
   • Desired skills or prerequisites
   • Compensation or credit eligibility
     
     
3. Consultation: Our Internship Coordinator will review your request and guide you through the SDSU Internship Service Learning Site Agreement process.
   
   
4. Formalize the Partnership: We partner with organizations using official SDSU Service Learning Agreements. This ensures a safe and structured learning environment for our students. You can review the SDSU Risk Management guidelines and agreement process here: SDSU Service Learning & Off-Campus Activities.

Ready to Create an Opportunity?

We look forward to working with you to create meaningful professional experiences.

Submit Internship Partnership Request Form or email [email protected].