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• Students apply to the program with their top three projects chosen by 8 a.m. on Sept. 18.
• By Sept. 20, students will be matched with project teams.ÌýUnfortunately, we can’t guarantee projects because we are limited in availability. We will match students based on quality of application, interest, fit and seniority.
• Projects will begin the week of Sept. 30 with an initial meeting with host companies and will run for eightÌýweeks,Ìýending by Nov. 15.
• Students will be introduced to each other, companies and a series of resources to help guide them through projects.

Please view the application for this semester’s projects. Common project areas are:

• Market research: Collect, analyze and interpret data and information about consumers that a company may be interested in.
• Competitive analysis: Identify a company’s competitors and evaluate their strategies to determine strengths and weaknesses in comparison.
• Content creation and communications: Identify topics and then plan and develop written or creative content for a company, potentially including blog articles, website text, emails, marketing materials, brochures, videos, presentations, infographics, grant applications and more.Ìý
• User experience testing: Trial, critically analyze and provide useful feedback on a company’s practices, designs and/or communications in order to improve their services or products. May also include surveys and observations of individuals and consumers.
• Business research: Find, evaluate and communicate data, information and insights for a business on a specific topic or field. This may include a type of product or service, a way to improve business communications or best practices for operations.
• Idea generation: Create, develop and communicate new thoughts or concepts that can help a business improve and meet their strategic goals.
• DEI strategy evaluation: Analyze and provide feedback on a company’s practices to help them cultivate a productive, engaging and inclusive workplace culture for their employees and/or customers.

• Must be an undergraduate student with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Must be a first-generation student.ÌýFirst-generation is defined as neither your parents/guardians nor you have received a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• All participants must complete an application through Career Services. Completed applications do not guarantee placement in the program.
• Students must commit to maintaining professionalism in communicating with companies and program administrators.Ìý
• Each student is expected to spend 30 hours on their project, including attending meetings with the company and their project team.
• Project teams must submit a report and/or presentation of their project to the company.
• Participants must submit an evaluation of their experience at the end.
• Unfortunately, due to the short duration of these projects, they won’t work under CPT guidelines so international students won’t be able to work due to Visa restraints.

• Sharpen your resume: Internships and jobs often require that students have practical work-based experience already. Project work like this can be a stepping stone toward future opportunities and will be a strategic addition on your resume and in cover letters.
• Learn about yourself: Students report that work-based learning significantly helps them assess their own interests and skills.Ìý
• Build skills: Skills are the currency of tomorrow’s workplace. Make sure you’re ready by developing and refining skills today.Ìý
• Meet people and grow your network: Create connections with companies, fellow students and current professionals through these real-world projects.
• Empower yourself: Gain the confidence you need to succeed in professional roles.
• Be supported: You will have support in the form of pre-skilling options, research resourcesÌýand staff for additional questions.