UNC Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Finding the Helpers: Developing Their Key Career Skills is a course-based internship experience that provides undergraduate social science students opportunities to develop and refine career skills working on real-world projects. Course projects may vary due to the wide variety of people who “help”: Legal, medical, educational, governmental, community organizations, non-profits, and others, but learners have the opportunity to engage in consulting projects with industry partners, allowing them to apply their classroom knowledge in a practical setting. Learners will explore a wide range of "helping" careers as a foundation for the types of organizations that help and for an overview of skills necessary for helping-type projects. Student research and analysis of industry partner challenges prepare them to provide innovative, interdisciplinary solutions for issues addressed by “Helpers.” Learners work in small virtual teams to tackle real-world challenges of industry partners while honing their (1) communication skills, (2) critical and innovative thinking skills, (3) teamwork skills, (4) professionalism, and (5) leadership skills. By collaborating with company project managers, learners will gain insights into industry practices and deliver tangible results within a defined timeframe.

UNC Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

This experience is designed for learners who are eager to apply their classroom knowledge in real-world settings through a 45-50 hour internship. Participants will develop and enhance their skills in project management, product development, budgeting and financial analysis, training and development, and customer discovery. By engaging in practical projects, learners will gain hands-on experience that prepares them for the demands of the professional world, while also contributing valuable insights and solutions to industry partners.