The paid internship is perhaps the most memorable and critical component in the NAF Academy of Finance experience. It is also one of the most rewarding, as it is the opportunity for students to apply, in a real world setting, what they've learned in their Academy of Finance classes in the preceding years.

A paid internship is not just a summer job. It is an extension of the Academy of Finance classroom instruction and curriculum, further developed and challenged in a business environment, supervised by business leaders in a real-world setting, resulting in a broad, relevant, enriching educational experience for the student. Done correctly, paid internships provide the context in which a student's classroom learning is applied.

But the paid internship doesn't stop at just applying classroom skills in a work environment. It also exposes the student to a broad view of work experiences and situations, which could be expected if the student were to pursue a career in the finance field. And, the student is also exposed to a broad array of soft, workplace skills: critical thinking, teamwork, decorum, ethics, creativity, time management, ingenuity, honesty, problem-solving, comportment, and a solid understanding of the importance of excellent written and oral communications skills. This combination of benefits provides a valuable foundation for any career the student chooses to pursue in the future.

NAF’s Internship Tool Kit for Students: http://www.naf.org/internshiptoolkit/student/site/

NAF’s Internship Tool Kit for Employers: http://www.naf.org/internshiptoolkit/employer/

Internship Agreement (click here)

Internship Application (click here)

Internship Journal (click here)

Internship Project and Presentation (click here)

Internship Requirements (click here)

Internship Responsibilities (click here)

Internship Timesheet (click here)

Internship Tips (click here)