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.
Organizations wishing to collaborate with one or more Experiential Learning programs should connect with our Employer and Alumni Engagement Team.
Discover how a university-industry collaboration can make an impact for your organization and our students.
Career Exploration & Experiential Learning Programs
Employer & Student Benefits
Benefits To Employers:
- Ability to shape future employees with the skills and knowledge needed for success
- Allow 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
- Demonstrates your commitment to supporting education and developing future talent
- Enhance your organization’s reputation on campus
Benefits for Students:
- Self-confidence and leadership skills
- Positive professional practices and skills
- A broader view of the world and an appreciation of community
- Insight into their own skills, interests, passions, and values
- Opportunities to collaborate with diverse organizations and people
- The gratification of assisting in meeting community needs
Job Shadow Program – Host A Student For A Day – Now Accepting Applications
“This was a great opportunity! The shadow provided a student a chance to learn what it is like to be in the workforce and steps they need to take to get there.” – Job Shadow Host
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. You’ll provide students a low-risk opportunity to peek behind the curtain for future career opportunities and build excitement about a future internship or job search.
Organizations are invited to host one or more students. Shadows occur during the winter, spring and summer breaks. Interested organizations can contact Brianna Ferrell, Program Manager, Early Talent Connections, at brifulp@arizona.edu.
Fast Track – Industry-Specific Functional & Technical Skills
Introduce your industry and organization to the next generation of Arizona talent.
Fast Track is a partnership where students at the University of Arizona engage in a experiential learning experience to quickly learn industry-specific technical and functional skills before they enter the job market.
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.
Interested organizations can contact functionalskill@arizona.edu.
Design Lab – Team-Based Design Learning
“Design Lab was awesome to work with and the students were fantastic!” – Humane Borders, Inc.
Organizations can engage with one or more multi-disciplinary teams of students who research, ideate, and prototype solutions to real-world challenges, supported at each phase of their micro-internship by our staff. The time and energy the employer is required to invest is minimal, but the impact is enormous.
Interested organizations can contact Eli Burke, Senior Program Manager Design Lab at eliburke@arizona.edu.
“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.” – Employer, Summer Impact Award
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.
