Discover Work Experience Opportunities at Johnson & Wales University!

September 20, 2016

Learn about how you can gain a competitive edge in the job market thanks to Johnson & Wales University!

Johnson & Wales (JWU) is a private, nonprofit, NEASC-accredited institution with a unique education model designed to inspire professional success and lifelong intellectual growth. Almost 16,000 students from approximately 90 countries are participating in JWU’s 40+ undergraduate, graduate, online, continuing education and accelerated programs.

JWU has campuses in:

• Providence, Rhode Island
• North Miami, Florida
• Denver, Colorado
• Charlotte, North Carolina

Awards and Honors

• The 2014 William M. Burke Presidential Award for Excellence in Experiential Education, the highest award given by the National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE).
• Ranked 2nd for career advice in the United States as noted in the 2013 International Student Barometer Survey, a national survey sent to over 100,000 students from 178 institutions.
• Internship to Employment – 55% of all students received a job offer at the end of their internship, and 78% of seniors on a paid internship received a job offer. This compares to the 63% national average for colleges as reported by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) for the 2013-2014 school year.

Key Programs at Johnson & Wales University

Please note: While you build your resume and gain many professional skills during your co-op or internship, participating in a co-op or internship program does not guarantee employment. Sample companies and future job possibilities are intended to highlight possible outcomes.

Key Major	Future Job Possibilities	Sample Internship Companies
Hospitality Management	Tourism, Special Events, Food Service Operations	Hilton Hotels, Heineken, Marriot
Culinary Arts	Athletic Franchise Nutritionist, Food Product Developer, Restaurateur	Facebook, Major League Baseball, Walt Disney World
Business/Management	Financial Analyst, Entrepreneur, Commodity Merchandiser	Nokia, Barclay Investments, JP Morgan

Internships are a core part of the academic program at Johnson & Wales University, with 2,500 students participating each year.

JWU offers services to students from day one, helping them to start early in their search for an internship that best fits their career goals.

Students are able to develop a deep understanding of their fields through a range of career resources, networking opportunities and expert guidance, so that they are able to make the most of the career opportunities in their chosen industries before graduation.

Click here to learn more about work experience opportunities at Johnson & Wales!