Student Directory
Career & Internship Resources
Career and internship support is available for students in each of our academic programs.
Graduate Students
At the graduate level, the Ford School’s Graduate Career Services office has a long history of helping graduates transfer their academic training and professional school skills into fulfilling careers. Staff are committed to providing professional, personalized, and supportive career services to all MPP/MPA students and those PhD students pursuing non-academic careers. The Ford School's Graduate Career Services department offers a wide and creative variety of programs, individualized services, and resources to help students explore careers and secure internships and jobs. Staff work with students throughout their time at the Ford School to help them find the best ways to put their policy skills and interests to work.
Career Services for MPP/MPA students
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Undergraduate Students
At the undergraduate level, career and internship support for Ford School students is provided by the UM Career Center. Centrally located in the Student Activities Building (SAB), Suite 3200, The Career Center assists students in exploring career options, searching for internships, applying to graduate or professional school, or looking for full time employment.
Ford School undergraduates may find the following Career Center programs and services of particular interest:
Michigan in Washington - Students interested in studying and interning in Washington, DC., for an academic semester are encouraged to consider the Michigan in Washington program. The program provides a chance for students to combine coursework with field research in an internship that reflects each student’s particular area of academic interest. The Michigan in Washington program office is located in 5700 Haven Hall.
