Internships & CPTInternational MBA Advantage

Office of Internships and Experiential Learning (IEL)Presenter: Carrie Gardner, Administrative Director

Welcome!

Internships & CPT

Today’s Agenda

Overview

Navigating our Services

Defining CPT

Resources

Office of Internships and Experiential Learning

Staff: Carrie Gardner, Administrative Director

Mary Dahl, Program Assistant

Location:Career Resource Center, 308 Alfiero Center

Walk-ins:Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Website: mgt.buffalo.edu/internships

Internships & CPT

Overview

Internships & CPT

OverviewWhat roles do we play? Part of Career Resource Center team Academic registration for internships Employer relationships & assistance BizLink postings Work authorization requests International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Support before, during and after the internship Academic assignments & grades

Required to Graduate: One successful internship experience, approved and registered for academic credit through our office.

Required to Participate: Good academic standing (GPA >/= 3.0) International students must have completed 2

semesters of academic program (your first year)

Making the Most of Your Internship Office

Navigating Our Services

Academic Credit and Internships 3 elective credits (648)

-18 credit hour limit Registered same semester as internship

- BEFORE internship begins Graded pass/fail

- Academic assignments- Syllabus located in BizLink, website, UBLearns

Summer internships = summer tuition - all students

Can earn money and academic credit simultaneously

Making the Most of Your Internship Office

Navigating Our Services

What is CPT? Curricular Practical Training (CPT) – off-campus

employment authorization that enables international students in F-1 visa status to legally take part in an internship that is integral to the curriculum.

◦ Connected to academic registration for your internship.

◦ Enables you to perform work for an employer during an internship without violating your visa status.

Internships & CPT

Defining CPT Work Authorization

CPT Guidelines

Limit of 2 CPT’s per international studentOne CPT at a timeNo fee; 3 to 7 days for authorization New I-20 will be generatedFall / Spring: Maximum 20 hours per week Summer: Maximum 40 hours per weekNo CPT after graduation

Internships & CPT

Defining CPT Work Authorization

International Student and Scholar Services:

website and workshops

Order of Business1. Obtain an internship offer and accept2. Report your internship in BizLink3. Academic registration and paperwork are prepared• Advisor letter • Proof of academic registration

4. Take paperwork to ISSS for CPT processing5. New I-20 arrives/CPT authorized6. Internship begins

Internships & CPT

Defining CPT Work Authorization

BizLink Search internship postings and apply Report your internship Submit required assignments & evaluations Resource Library (online) Register for CRC events Sign up for on-campus interviews

Website FAQ’s Links Page Syllabus & Key Documents Sample Internship Descriptions

Internships & CPT

Resources

Students do find

internships by

Networking !

Cultural Advice Once you have accepted an internship offer, it is yours◦ Verbal agreements constitute a commitment◦ You cannot accept multiple offers

Internships are not a guarantee of employment◦ Keep your focus on the internship – let your performance speak for you

Use caution if negotiating with an employer◦ Pressure may result in negative consequences◦ Posted internship pay is usually non-negotiable ◦ Ask for perspectives from our staff

Internships & CPT

Resources

Internships & CPT

Questions?

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