Experiential Learning Opportunities
Collaborate with the University of Arizona to introduce your industry to top-tier talent through experiential learning programs.
Access Arizona’s well-prepared talent pool, see them in action and offer hands-on experiences that connect classroom learning to real-world skills. Discover how a university-industry collaboration can make an impact for your organization and our students.
Experiential learning programs support the development of career readiness skills and expose early leaders to organizations, industries and possible career paths.
Career Exploration & Experiential Learning Programs
“Design Lab was awesome to work with and the students were fantastic!” – Humane Borders, Inc.
Design Lab offers an opportunity to engage with one or more multi-disciplinary teams of students who research, ideate, and prototype solutions to a challenge or problem facing your organization.
Student teams, managed by our staff, engage in 10-week micro-internship where they learn and practice the Design Thinking methodology. Interested organizations can contact Anupam Singh, Program Manager Design Lab, anupamsingh@arizona.edu.
““Fast Track gave me the confidence to step into new challenges. The combination of structured learning and real teamwork helped me grow in ways I didn’t expect. It showed me what I’m truly capable of.”
Fast Track is ideal for organizations in emerging or growing industries to connect with students and to introduce their industry and the opportunities for the future.
In this 4–6-week experience, the Center for Career Readiness partners with organizations to offer students a chance to learn industry-specific technical and functional skills before they enter the job market. Interested partners can contact skills@arizona.edu for more information.
Job Shadows, designed for learning and exploration, are ideal for organizations who want a low-commitment opportunity to connect with early talent, support career-exploration and build brand awareness.
The Job Shadow Program provides opportunities for students to expand their knowledge about industries, job functions, and employer culture in a one-day experience designed by you.
Interested organizations can contact Brianna Ferrell, Program Manager, Early Talent Connections, at brifulp@arizona.edu.
The benefits of participating in an experiential learning program are enormous for both students and organizations.
Employers
- Build awareness of your organization at the University of Arizona
- Help students to develop skills in a real-world setting
- Assess student performance over a period of time
- Bridge the gap between academics and practical application
- Demonstrate your commitment to supporting education and developing future talent
- Shape future employees with the skills and knowledge needed for success
Students
- Learn and develop self-confidence and leadership skills
- Develop positive professional practices and skills
- Gain a broader view of the world and an appreciation of community
- Insight into their own skills, interests, passions, and values
- Collaborate with diverse organizations and people
- Learn transferrable and technical skills that they can use now and in the future
“Our intern was extremely professional, punctual, and an overall joy to have on the team. Hearing firsthand that this opportunity has greatly benefited her, it has shown us the importance of connecting with students to provide an avenue for them to gain real world experience.”
Organizations interested in connecting with early Arizona talent and hosting one or more interns should contact CCR at career@arizona.edu to learn more. Our Employer and Alumni Engagement team can share insights about recruiting and connecting directly with students at the University of Arizona.
“CCR is one of our most trusted and consistent campus partners. Their team has assisted us with numerous projects such as collaborating with our student-athlete leadership program (ELITE), helping facilitate and identify guests for career nights and career treks, engaging in curriculum consultation, and so much more. We are so grateful to have such innovative and committed partners.”– Sofia Read, Ed.D., Tyler Family Endowed Assistant Athletic Director, C.A.T.S. Student-Athlete Development
Learn by doing.
Experiential learning activities can include internships, community engagement, hands-on laboratory experiments, practicums, field exercises, undergraduate research and more. Organizations can engage in experiential learning programs to develop an early talent pipeline and enhance awareness of their brand on campus.
