All NECI residence programs require at least one paid internship. Support is provided to all students as they pursue their internship(s), but students are responsible for managing the site selection process and securing employment. All internship selections must be pre-approved by the Internship Committee.

The Internship Committee will help the student determine the best internship sites based on ability, career goals, finances, and geographic preferences. Career Services provides a variety of resources and support to assist students in their selection, including a career seminar in all residence programs. NECI maintains a list of approved and preferred internship sites, from which students are strongly encouraged to select.

All alumni have ongoing support for continued employment from NECI through Career Services. Graduates have access to a national employment database on the NECI Alumni website, necialumni.com.