Shorelight Career Services

Start Planning for Your Career Now

As an international student in the U.S.A., you have a lot to consider when it comes to your career planning. From writing a resume that can make it through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to covering the different work authorizations you could be eligible for, we have a resource for you! Check them out below!
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Get to know us

Career Services Team

Discover our career services team — a group of professionals from diverse fields committed to sharing their expertise to guide you on a successful journey in your chosen path.

Brittany Chill 

Assistant Director of Career Services 

Alisha Ahmed

Student Success Coach ​

Alicia Coe

Curriculum Specialist

100%

Virtual Internship Placement Rate

30+

Years of Career Services Experience

13,000+

Global Internship Partners
Overview

Career Services

Advising and CPT/OPT Placement Support

Learn the basics of preparing for your future career, including creating a career plan, practicing interviews, building a professional network, and more. Discover your options for Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the U.S. and get the support you need to apply for OPT and CPT (Curricular Practical Training) opportunities in your sector.

Shorelight Certifications

We have two 1-hour workshops offering certification in (1) Design Thinking and (2) Intro to Global Citizenship the latter being certified by the University of Peace in Costa Rica. Don't miss your chance to gain these valuable skills to set you apart from the crowd!

Pluralsight Certifications

Our partnership with Pluralsight offers students the chance to earn industry credentials in STEM and Business courses, all self-paced and online. Some courses are 10-30 hours, while others may be 80-100 hours. All are incredibly valuable!

Virtual Internship Program

In our Virtual Internship program, you'll get hands-on projects supervised by both a manager and a C-suite (top-level) company executive. The program is based around each student's location and industry preferences, time zone considerations, and schedule. 

Virtual Internship Details

Start on your career path as early as your first year of university!
  • Guaranteed placement with a 3.0 GPA minimum
  • No need to wait for CPT authorization
  • Manageable schedule of 10 hours/week for 10 weeks
  • Flexible start dates 5x per year
  • Over 13,000 multi-national companies across 50 industry sectors available
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Cost of Services Depends on the Partnership

Fill out the Express Interest form, and we'll contact you to confirm your individual cost.
Student Testimonials

The Impact of a Virtual Internship

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Shrikant Satle, CSU Global Graduate

Interned at Koch Disruptive Technologies
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Mijhael Aguilar, UCF Global, Graduating May 2024

Interned at The Air League
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