SVSU student Samuel Nelson, of Freeland, contributes to Verizon Wireless in an internship position role

2015 Jul 27

Saginaw Valley State University student Samuel Nelson, of Freeland, has gained valuable experience with Verizon Wireless in an internship position.

As part of the SVSU Cooperative Education and Internship Program administered by the Office of Career Services, students such as Nelson have the opportunity to apply their academic coursework into a real-world setting.

Recognized with the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching, SVSU encourages students to pursue practical experience. By their senior year, 84 percent of SVSU students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

Organizations seeking to connect with highly motivated students such as Nelson are invited to contact the Office of Career Services at (989) 964-4954, careers@svsu.edu or www.svsu.edu/careers for more information.