Frequently asked questions

1. What kind of work do APFC interns do?

The APFC asks firms participating in our program to provide interns with substantially challenging work, in keeping with the job descriptions on their recruitment bulletins. APFC internships are intended to accomplish two things:

1)Provide students with a chance to learn and develop their skills

2)Provide participating firms with some real value from intern contributions.

Nearly all students report that classes in Excel and Finance were the most commonly called upon coursework they apply during their internships. Many interns have worked on projects involving spreadsheets. Internships often involve research projects. Firms often design the work based upon the capabilities of the interns. To learn more details about the work experiences of past APFC interns, read Alaskans Intern Nationwide through APFC

2. Where do APFC interns live during their summer internships?

In-house interns are eligible to rent a dormitory room at the UAS campus in Juneau. This Auke Bay campus is 12 miles from the APFC office. Both are on the bus line.

External interns are responsible for finding their own housing, although several firms have offered assistance in locating housing. The internet is a great tool to find summer sub-lets and campus rentals.

3. What is the competition like for these internships?

In recent years, the rate of applicants hired has ranged from 29 percent to 65 percent.

4. If I’ve already done an APFC internship, can I apply again the next year?

Yes, provided you meet the overall and individual qualifications. One good strategy is to apply with the same firm again. An intern who has already worked at a firm would be capable of offering greater value to the firm as a repeating intern, and perhaps would be given more challenging assignments. Another approach is to apply for an internship in a different asset class, in order to get a greater perspective of the institutional investing world.