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Faculty/Staff Steering Committee

Faculty and staff from disciplines across campus -- including STEM, business administration, humanities, and the arts -- connect students to internships in greater San Antonio.  

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Carl Leafstedt, Ph.D.
Co-Chair
Professor, Music
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Jacob K. Tingle, Ed.D.
Co-Chair
Associate Professor, Business Administration
Jeanna Goodrich Balreira
Assistant Vice President for Strategic Communications & Marketing
Strategic Communications and Marketing
Jack Leifer
Jack Leifer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Engineering Science
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Jennifer L. Rames, M.S.
Assistant Director for Internships and Course Projects
Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success
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Adam Schreiber, M.F.A.
Associate Professor, Art and Art History
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James (Jim) Shinkle, Ph.D.
Professor, Biology
Lauren Turek
Lauren Turek, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, History

Student Opportunities

Internships

Undergraduates expand their learning beyond campus, gaining real-world experience in actual professional settings in San Antonio and nationwide. 

Summer Internship
Students can participate in fully-paid, 10-week internships in San Antonio, complete with optional on-campus housing, for many companies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

  • 2025 Summer Session: May 19 - July 25, 2025
  • Benefits: $5000 Stipend, Free On-Campus Housing, and more

Next Steps

  1. View ALE Postings in Handshake
  2. Attend the Summer 2025 Sponsored Internship Workshop on January 28, 2025 - OR - the ALE Info Session on January 30, 2025 (applicants are encouraged to attend either session)
  3. Submit your ALE 2025 Application for up to 2 positions by February 10, 2025
    Questions? Email @email 

 

Academic Internship
During the fall and spring semesters, Trinity students may choose to pursue an internship off campus for academic credit.  The ALE program will help students locate internships that align with their interests.

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When You Graduate

Careers

Through ALE, students explore the different jobs they can pursue with their chosen major, opening up a wide range of career paths they may not know about.

Career Areas:

  • Arts and theater
  • Business
  • Government
  • Nonprofits
  • Technology

Notable Companies who have Hired Trinity Graduates:

  • ArtPace
  • Blue Star Arts Complex
  • San Antonio Area Foundation
  • San Antonio Opera
  • Texas House of Representatives
  • The Rivard Report
  • USAA

 


Take the next step

Have more questions or want more information? Learn more about becoming a Tiger, and how you can accelerate what’s next for your education.