In today’s labor market landscape, internships and experiential learning opportunities are a critical part of a student’s ability to gain the experience required by potential employers.
While Shippensburg University attracts students because of its value and price point, a substantial number of students need paid work opportunities to support their education. The burden of an unpaid internship is not something they can afford.
Many Ship students are not receiving payment for for-credit internships. The majority of these unpaid opportunities are in human services, public service, non-profits, and the criminal justice system as these organizations do not have the funds to pay student wages.
In 2023-2024, over 190 students (undergraduate and graduate) had unpaid internships.
Help give Ship students the best opportunity for future employment with…
a gift of $33,000 that will support 20 students for one year
a gift of $16,500 that will support 10 students for one year
a gift of $8,250 that will support 5 students for one year
a gift of $1,650 that will support 1 student for one year
or support internships for students with an endowment of $50,000 or more.