Student Employability Fund

The Student Employability Fund provides scholarships for students to participate in hands-on learning outside the classroom, such as internships and Work U. Unpaid experiences (approximately 65% of all placements) are highly valuable and often life-changing for students. Yet many students have to work to support themselves and can’t afford to take time off to participate in unpaid experiences even though they are relevant to their career goals.

A former Work U student explains how your contribution, big or small, can change the course of a student’s life: “I was running track, doing Work U to get experience but also needed to get paid because I was not on scholarship.  A scholarship would be so helpful to free up time to focus more on school and not have to worry about where the next meal is coming from.”

Experiential learning has had a profound impact on the personal and professional lives of Boise State students. Career Services is dedicated to providing access to all students and has committed to contributing 10% of event registration proceeds to the Student Employability Fund. Your generous donation will impact even more students who need this valuable experience.

In the video below, hear from another Boise State graduate about how experiential learning helped her land her dream job. A video transcript is available.

Contribute for Bronco Giving Day

Bronco Giving Day is March 2-3, but early giving is open now – just use the button below to go directly to the Student Employability Fund. Learn more about Bronco Giving Day here.

Contribute to the Student Employability Fund

If you have any questions about the Student Employability Fund, contact Debbie Kaylor, director of Boise State Career Services at debbiekaylor@boisestate.edu.