In Cornerstone DC, you will have access to support and resources to prepare you for your internship search. You will learn how to expand your network and acquire valuable knowledge that gives you an edge to compete in the job market. 

You are not automatically placed in an internship. Cornerstone staff will support you with developing your internship search and readiness skills. Cornerstone staff and AU Career Center staff will lead various events that help students learn the steps to a successful internship. 

AU Career Center

The AU Career Center offers AU students a wide range of support through career readiness programs, career fairs and networking events, advising and more.

To view more information, visit American University Career Center.

FutureNav Compass

FutureNav Compass is an AI-powered platform designed to help students translate academic learning into clear, actionable career pathways. 

Through FutureNav, students will be able to:

• Map skills across courses, internships, and experiences
• Connect those skills to real career opportunities
• Build a portable skills transcript to share with employers
• Apply civic skills like civil discouse, democratic engagement, and social impact

Internship Search Database

Cornerstone students have exclusive access to Intern & Learn, a platform that contains hundreds of internship opportunities. Cornerstone students also have access to Handshake, a platform where employers post hundreds of internship opportunities.