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Internships, Externships & Practicums at J&W
Learning by doing is an important part of education at Johnson & Wales
University. Many programs provide students with valuable experiential
education — both in the classroom and on the job.
Baking & Pastry Arts Internship During their sophomore year as Baking & Pastry Arts majors, students are scheduled for term-long assignments at the Radisson Airport Hotel and Johansson's Bakery.
Culinary Arts Internship During their sophomore year as Culinary Arts majors, students are scheduled for term-long assignments at the University's foodservice training facilities, at the Radisson Airport Hotel, the Johnson & Wales Inn and Conference Center, or one of several other University dining centers.
Fashion & Retailing Internship Students enrolled in associate degree majors offered through Johnson & Wales' Center for Fashion Merchandising & Retail Studies participate in term-long internships at University retail facilities, including Gladding's — our women's specialty store located in The Providence Arcade, the nation's oldest indoor shopping mall — or the University bookstores (operated by Barnes & Noble College Bookstores Inc.). Both serve as unique retailing laboratories.
During this internship, students learn about all phases of retail store operations firsthand, including sales, merchandise presentation, catalog operations, inventory control, receiving and marking, and buyer's clerical duties. Students also complete sales and inventory analysis from the computerized inventory control system and take field trips to New England market centers, selected manufacturers and various retail outlets. Highlighting this program is a field trip to New York City, the "Merchandising Capital of the U.S."
Hotel Internship Hotel Management students enjoy unique opportunities for hands-on learning. Internships are completed at an independent, University-owned hotel, the J&W Inn and Conference Center, or at a University-owned and -operated corporate franchise, the Radisson Airport Hotel. These facilities, which are open to the public, serve as training sites for our students. As interns, students have an opportunity to gain practical experience in lodging operations.
Restaurant Internship Restaurant Management students gain experience working in University-owned and -operated restaurants such as Audrey's and Chestnut's. These facilities, which are open to the public, serve as training sites for our students. As interns, students have an opportunity to gain practical experience in foodservice operations.
Sports/Entertainment/Event Management Externship This senior-level capstone work experience is designed to allow students to apply what they have learned within a supervised industry-based setting. While the externship focus and job positions vary depending on site selection and student career interest, the externship enables students to gain valuable work experiences in the areas of sales/marketing, facility operations and financial management. In addition to their work experiences, students have the opportunity to complete a comprehensive, site-based management project.
Accounting Practicum Students meeting eligibility requirements may receive hands-on experience by performing accounting functions for various University operations. Students completing these practicums may graduate with experience in payroll, accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting and internal audit.
Criminal Justice Practicum/Externship Selected Criminal Justice students will receive hands-on experience within the four subsystems of criminal justice (police, prosecution/defense, courts and corrections). Sites include the local, state, and federal levels of criminal justice.
Entrepreneurial Practicum Entrepreneurship students complete their practicum at the Larry Friedman International Center for Entrepreneurship during their senior year. Students are responsible for all aspects of the business, including marketing, research and planning. To facilitate this, the Center provides an office, available year round, with state-of-the-art technology to support the business dream.
Equine Practicum Equine students participate in hands-on educational activities at the Equine Studies Center in Rehoboth, Mass. Students gain experience in all aspects of horse management including: health and dental maintenance, nutrition, facilities management, equipment usage, trailering, lungeing, ground driving, vaccination and anthelmintic programs.
Marketing Externship/Practicum By participating in the Marketing Externship/Practicum, students have the opportunity to apply basic knowledge in actual, on-going marketing research projects for the University and its outside clients. Students work together in groups for project managers under the guidance of faculty members and meet weekly in classroom seminars.
Travel-Tourism Practicum One of the most exciting aspects of the Travel-Tourism Management program is the practicum located at the Johnson & Wales Inn. This term-long assignment affords students the opportunity to put their classroom-learned skills to work in a hands-on experience.
Students have the opportunity to work at local travel agencies, the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, the Airport Information Center, the Providence Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Collette Vacations, an internationally known travel wholesaler.
The highlight of the program is the Familiarization (FAM) Tour, a class project to a domestic or international destination. Students are required to research, budget, plan, promote and actually implement the tasks of a tour escort and tour guide while on tours. The program is also enhanced by Mini-FAM tours and a visiting guest speaker series.
Government Externships As a Johnson & Wales University student, you may participate in the Rhode Island State Government Intern Program and gain practical experience working in the executive, legislative or judicial branches of Rhode Island government. In addition to these programs, you may also apply for the Mayor's Internship Program in the city of Providence and Congressional Internships.
Community Service Learning (CSL) As part of the Feinstein Enriching America Program, all Johnson & Wales University undergraduate students in the day program must complete CSL in order to graduate. CSL is an experiential education program that integrates community service and academics. In the CSL program, students apply career skills and classroom concepts to real-life community challenges faced by local non-profit agencies. Many J&W practicum/internship programs offer a CSL component, so that students can complete their CSL requirement through the practicum curriculum. Other students will fulfill their CSL requirement by performing service related to academic courses.
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