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Wilson College of Textiles

Internships

Launch Your Career Here

Whether you plan to enter the workforce right away or continue your education through graduate school, internships play a valuable role in your career development. They help you identify your career interests, gain industry experience, grow your network, develop career-readiness skills and increase your post-graduation opportunities. 

Our students intern for some of the most recognizable and respected companies in the world. Beginning as early as the summer before their sophomore year, students at the Wilson College of Textiles participate in career-building internships to supplement their classroom learning and add to their resumes. As a result, many of our students enter senior year with job offers already in hand from their summer internships. 

The Wilson College of Textiles’ reputation as one of the best textiles institutions in the world means that our students are consistently in high demand for internships. 

My courses at the Wilson College of Textiles were especially useful in my internship. The advanced machinery and technology located on campus gave me an upper hand.

Colby Hopper

Apparel Design Intern, American Eagle Outfitters

We have a dedicated, in-house career services office to assist you with finding the perfect internship. Services include:

  • Two Wilson College career fairs each academic year.
  • Individual coaching for resume writing, internship searching, interviewing and networking.
  • Employer information sessions, on-campus interviews and company trips.

Here are just a few of the industry-leading companies where our students intern:

  • Athletics and Activewear: Adidas, Nike, Under Armour, Patagonia, The North Face, Fabletics
  • Apparel and Homewares: Lulemon, American Eagle, Abercrombie & Fitch, Belk, Kohl’s, TJX Companies (TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods), Kontoor Brands (Wrangler, Lee and Rock & Republic), Kate Spade
  • Tech: NASA, Tesla, Lenovo
  • Medical Textiles: ATEX, Stryker, Medline
  • Traditional Textiles: Elevate Textiles, Hanesbrands, Glen Raven, Unifi, The Lycra Company

Internship stories

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A group of ten interns of diverse backgrounds pose together, smiling in front of a "National Intern Day 2024" banner. They are in a modern, well-lit space, wearing casual and sports-themed attire.

Wilson College of Textiles Students Gain Valuable Career Experience Through Summer Internships

From Adidas to TJX, Wilson College of Textiles students accepted internship opportunities across the country to expand their industry knowledge and skills 
Akanksha Pragya working on a machine.

Wilson College of Textiles Doctoral Student Uses Research to Improve Performance in Flexible Electronics

Fiber and polymer science Ph.D candidate Akansksha Pragya is winning awards for her research, and applying the concept to new, sustainable products through an internship at Procter & Gamble. 
Maggie Kimmet stands to the right of an outdoor Kohl's sign.

Maggie Kimmett ’23, Textile Design in the World of Corporate Homeware 

A comforting connection to her childhood home fueled an interest in homeware. Now this textile design graduate is designing soft decor products for Kohl’s.  

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Current students:

Are you looking for an internship? Do you need to secure course credit for an unpaid internship? If so, please reach out to Director of Career Services Jeff Sackaroff to schedule an appointment.