WOU Community Internship Program (WOU CIP)

is now accepting position proposals for the 2022-23 school year:

https://forms.gle/yrcFoKC9NyE6X2ceA

The WOU Community Internship Program connects students to PAID internships opportunities ONCAMPUS at NO COST to your department. Funding for up to 200 hours per internship (10 hours per week for 20 weeks).

All internship experiences span Winter and Spring Terms (January-June 2023).

If you are interested in having an intern work with you next school year please fill out the proposal submission form (link above).

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS: Sunday, April 24, 2022

SELECTED PROPOSALS ANNOUNCED: Friday, May 27, 2022

Student recruitment takes place during Fall term 2022

Proposal Review Criteria:

• Alignment with University Priorities: enrollment, retention, and affordability

• Student Interest and Access: appeals to students and limited opportunities exist off-campus

• Social Mobility: students develop professional skills, and grow their professional network

• Quality of Supervision: content expertise to guide projects and commitment to providing meaningful and ongoing feedback

• Learning Objectives and Activities: specific and measurable objectives with clear job duties

Now is a great time to ask questions while you craft your proposals for next year's program! Feel free to reach out to me by email or phone 503-838-8041 and I'll be happy to assist or offer feedback.

Individual Slcd Appointments

Resumes/Cover Letters – we can help from scratch or make a good resume great Drop-in 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F. No appointment necessary. Can schedule appointment with Peer Career Advisor on WolfLink to guarantee time

Mock Interview – practice and learn strategies that increase confidence and effectiveness in an interview

Career Counseling/Coaching – career & major exploration, career assessment

Job or Internship Search – get coaching and advice on identifying and applying for jobs and internships

Make 30 or 60 minute Mock Interview appointment on WolfLink

Make 60-minute Career Counseling or Career Assessment appointment on WolfLink

Make a Job Search or Internship Advising appointment on WolfLink

Slcd 2022 Spring Term Calendar

Develop Career Readiness by meeting people and participating in events

In-Person Events

Education Fair - Monday, March 28, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Pacific Rm, WUC

World After WOU: Mentor Mixer April 21, 5:30 – 7:00, Salem Campus Meet WOU alumni from various career fields who are eager to network with you

Mock Interviews May XX, 11:00AM – 3:PM, Columbia Rm, WUC Practice interviewing with helpful community members. Sign up on Handshake

Coffee Talks – Grab a cup of coffee with a company or grad school representative Held just outside the Summit in Werner University Center every Tuesday, 11AM – 1PM. For updates visit Handshake.

Lunch & Learn Series – Tuesdays, noon-1:00 PM

Every other Tuesday starting week 2 (April 5th) through week 10 (May 31st). Join us live or watch the recorded version which will be uploaded to the SLCD website. Join Zoom Meeting https://wou-edu.zoom.us/j/87614112905

SLCD’s Project Life Design Podcast Episodes drop every Thursday

Project: Life Design on Apple Podcasts

For Virtual Events, Updates and More Information Visit WolfLink/Handshake on your Portal

If you have a disability that may require some accommodation in order to participate in a Western Oregon University class or activity, please notify the Office of Disability Services at 503-838-8250 or ods@wou.edu at least 3 business days in advance.