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Work U Applications are OPEN NOW!

 

Work U Applications are OPEN NOW!

NEED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE?

Having “on-the-job” experience upon graduation is more important now than ever, and Boise State’s Work U program is here to help you get it. There are over 130 in-person, remote, and hybrid opportunities available for fall 2021, and applications are open now.

Work U is a career development experience with a twist, giving you hands-on professional work experience, clarification of your career goals, an opportunity to be mentored, focused classroom time, and a chance to build your resume and network – while gaining 3 upper-division credits.

“Create Your Own” Work U Fall 2021 Opportunity

We also have a new option for students who wish to create their own Work U opportunity. If you can identify a professional mentor, and participate in meaningful work with an organization for 10 hours a week for 130 hours total during the spring semester, this opportunity is for you!

Fall Opportunities:

All opportunities are open to all majors, but here are a few examples of organizations you could gain experience with that may be of interest to you as a psychology major:
  • Boise State Alcohol and Controlled Substance Awareness and Education
  • Boys and Girls Clubs
  • Women and Children’s Alliance
  • Idaho Nonprofit Center
  • Jesse Tree
  • NeighborWorks Boise
  • Make-A-Wish Idaho
  • Wish Granters
  • Idaho-Out-of-School Network
  • Girl Scouts of Silver Sage
  • Community Council of Idaho
  • The Phoenix
  • City of Boise Parks and Rec – Youth Services
  • Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce
  • Idaho Youth Ranch
  • Saint Alphonsus Corporate Health and Wellness
  • St. Luke’s Women’s and Children’s Department

Additionally, there are a number of opportunities in non-profits, government agencies, and for-profit companies in areas that psychology majors sometimes pursue, including marketing, human resources, data analytics, event planning, and project management.

See all 130+ Work U opportunities here!

Specific Details About the Internship Experience:

  • 10 hours a week at Work U employer

  • 75 minute weekly class with a Career Advisor

  • 3 upper-division credits towards your degree

Check out the Work U website to learn more. If you have any questions please reach out to our team at worku@boisestate.edu.

If you are a hard worker, willing to learn, and want a professional experience, apply to Work U today!  Applications are due March 26.