Professional internships benefit both students and employers. By offering real-world experience and the opportunity to explore different career paths, internships can be especially helpful to students who are unsure of what they want to do after graduation. Since employers increasingly rely on internships to build a talent pipeline for future hiring needs, internships also play a crucial role in helping students secure full-time jobs. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 85 percent of employers say internships are the most effective way to recruit entry-level hires.
Freed-Hardeman University’s College of Business will begin using Handshake in Fall 2021. Handshake is an online career management system that connects employers with our students. When you connect with us, you can post open positions, communicate directly with students, and register to attend our Career Expos. If you are an employer, please follow the link to join us on Handshake.
The Launch Career Expo will be on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm in the Brown-Kopel Business Center. This will be an excellent opportunity to meet our talented students and alums. The event will feature College of Business undergraduate and graduate students completing degrees in analytics, accounting, finance, financial planning, management, marketing, and sport administration. Contact Cherri Walker at cwalker@fhu.bramblettgrp.com with questions about the semester event.
The center includes the Virtual Studio, a physical space on the second floor of the Brown-Kopel Business Center for students to participate in virtual interviews, networking events, and other virtual activities. The area provides a professional setting that gives students confidence when making first impressions with employers.
