The WOU Internship Network connects students with hands-on, meaningful experiences while supporting local organizations. These internships give students the chance to explore career paths, apply what they\u2019ve learned in class, and develop practical skills. At the same time, they help agencies grow and contribute to building a stronger, more diverse workforce in the community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The program proposes the establishment of a paid internship opportunity for Summer 2026 with the following framework:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”For Faculty & Staff” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n WIN is always looking for more opportunities for students. If you have any contacts you think would be a great opportunity for students, please send them our way! Feel free to contact Erin Lieuallen<\/a>, Assistant Director, Experiential Learning Coordinator, with any questions or suggestions regarding businesses or agencies you would like to see a part of the program.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”For Employers” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n WOU Internship Network (WIN) is a paid<\/em><\/strong> internship pilot opportunity for Summer 2026 with the following framework:<\/p>\n If your business\/organization is looking to hire an intern during Summer 2026, contact Erin Lieuallen<\/a>, Assistant Director or Emily Keil<\/a>, WIN Coordinator to discuss the scope of your idea. If it is a good match, we can help you create a job description of the internship for initial outreach. Let’s work together to invest in the next generation of professionals while building a stronger, more resilient workforce.<\/p>\n When structured thoughtfully, internships benefit the agency, intern, and the community.<\/p>\n To ensure a high-impact, meaningful experience , we ask host agencies to:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Available Internships” use_icon=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_margin=”1px|||||”]<\/p>\n Urban Forestry Intern<\/strong> – Dallas OR<\/p>\n You will utilize TreePlotter software to take inventory of Dallas’ urban trees while supporting City Parks staff with maintaining trees by pruning, removal, watering and managing invasive species.<\/p>\n Minimum requirements:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”816.4px” custom_padding=”6px||0px|17px||” border_radii=”off||||” border_color_all=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/professional-pathways\/files\/2021\/10\/redBG.gif” parallax=”on” custom_padding=”3px||3px||true|” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” header_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” header_2_font=”Nunito Sans|||on|||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_margin=”1px||1px||true|” custom_padding=”21px||5px||false|” link_option_url=”https:\/\/wou.joinhandshake.com\/postings?employers%5B%5D=178079″ link_option_url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”21px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” width=”96.6%” custom_margin=”-20px|||||” custom_padding=”0px|34px||0px||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-17px||8px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_cta title=”Nothing becomes real until it is experienced.” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Nunito Sans|700|||||||” header_font_size=”32px” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#756d6d” custom_padding=”35px||4px||false|” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It\u2019s no secret that internships are the most effective way for students to gain work experience before graduation. In fact, studies show that 7 out of 10 internships turn into full-time jobs. Most importantly, internships are a great way for you to explore<\/strong> your interests, develop professional skills, and grow your professional network. Follow your interests and find your passion.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”9px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|||0px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Diversity & Democracy,<\/i>\u00a013<\/i>(3).Expectation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-17px||8px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”3px|||||” custom_padding=”20px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n What makes internships unique is the focus on student learning. This is an opportunity for you to apply skills learned in the classroom or elsewhere, that tie to your\u00a0academic, career or personal goals. While you\u00a0might perform some roles that are not for your\u00a0learning, the goal is for you\u00a0to explore and practice your\u00a0professional identity under supervision and with mentoring.<\/p>\n An example could be a student wanting to apply their writing skills and learn professionalism by writing press releases for a department. The expectation is that the student needs some coaching and guidance and not be expected to accomplish the task perfectly on the first try. With gentle feedback, however, the final output will be professional, well written and offer a fresh, student oriented perspective. Use the goal agreement examples below to help define your own goal.<\/p>\n Goal Agreement Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_free_form=”.erin{|| text-align:float left;||}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Intention; Preparedness and Planning; Authenticity; Reflection; Orientation and Training; Monitoring and Continuous Improvement; Assessment and Evaluation; and Acknowledgment<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n How Ryerson and Western Oregon enriched on-campus student work<\/a>, Education Advisory Board,\u00a0September 11, 2017<\/span> As post-graduate employment concerns have multiplied for undergraduates so too have internships, co-ops, and job-shadowing opportunities. But institutions with internship requirements for graduation, institutions in rural areas and those in urban ones clogged with a myriad of other universities all face their own challenges to produce sufficient work experiences for their students. To address these shortages two innovative institutions have turned their focus inwards.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/a> University as Employer: Western Oregon University Community Internship Program (pg 40 \u2013 41)<\/p>\n Typical Internship Components Also Exist on Campus: position within a functioning business;\u00a0Reporting line to a professional with expertise in the field;\u00a0Assignments target field-specific learning outcomes; Skills developed are transferable to other organizations or companies; and access to resources and facilities necessary for learning outcomes.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Clark, A. & Plummer, K.\u00a0<\/span>First-Generation Students: Making Internships Possible,\u00a0<\/span><\/i>National Association of Colleges and Employers Annual Conference, June 2016.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u00a0 <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" WOU Internship Network (WIN) Applications will be…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1661,"featured_media":0,"parent":873,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"splash-page.php","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"WOU Internship Network | Center for Professional Pathways","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" *Mayo, L., & Shethji, P. 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Guiding Principles<\/h3>\n
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Nothing becomes real until it is experienced<\/b><\/span>.<\/span><\/h1>\nIt\u2019s no secret that internships are the most effective way for students to gain work experience before graduation. In fact, studies show that 7 out of 10 internships turn into full-time jobs. Most importantly, internships are a great way for you to explore<\/strong> your interests, develop professional skills, and grow your professional network.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Find your passion.<\/b>\n
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WOU COMMUNITY INTERNSHIP Program<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n
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What are the Benefits of Participating in WOU CiP?<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe WOU Community Internship Program (WOU CiP) connects you to paid internships on-campus.\u00a0By developing partnerships across campus, WOU students are able to gain invaluable internship experiences that facilitate professional development and integration of classroom knowledge.\u00a0WOU CiP is managed in collaboration with departments and Service Learning and Career Development professional staff. This means you are provided with ongoing support and guidance in your internship from start to finish, and any time thereafter. Support includes, but is not limited to:\n
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What are the Benefits of Doing an Internship?<\/strong><\/h2>\nInternships allow you\u00a0to gain the necessary professional skills that allow you to integrate academic knowledge with real world application. Not only do internships provide you with experience to add to your resume, they also allow you to gain a competitive edge in the job market. Employers typically favor recent college graduates that posses internship experience over those that do not. It is common for employers to hire high performing and hard-working interns because they are more familiar with your work.\n\nAdditionally, internships allow you to practice and develop skills sets that are aligned with your academic and professional goals. This gives you a chance to \"try\" a career path to better understand which career is right for you.\n
Internship vs. Part-Time Job: What's the Difference?<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhat makes internships unique is the focus on student learning. This is an opportunity for you to apply skills learned in the classroom or elsewhere, that tie to your\u00a0academic, career or personal goals. While you\u00a0might perform some roles that are not for your\u00a0learning, the goal is for you\u00a0to explore and practice your\u00a0professional identity under supervision and with mentoring.\n\nAn example could be a student wanting to apply their writing skills and learn professionalism by writing press releases for a department. The expectation is that the student need some coaching and guidance and not be expected to accomplish the task perfectly on the first try. With gentle feedback, however, the final output will be professional, well written and offer a fresh, student oriented perspective.\n
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<\/a>\n\nAs post-graduate employment concerns have multiplied for undergraduates so too have internships, co-ops, and job-shadowing opportunities. But institutions with internship requirements for graduation, institutions in rural areas and those in urban ones clogged with a myriad of other universities all face their own challenges to produce sufficient work experiences for their students. To address these shortages two innovative institutions have turned their focus inwards.\n\n<\/a>Integrating Academic and Career Development: strategies to scale experiential learning and reflection across the curriculum<\/a>, Education Advisory Board, August 2016\n\nUniversity as Employer: Western Oregon University Community Internship Program (pg 40 - 41)\n\nTypical Internship Components Also Exist on Campus: position within a functioning business;\u00a0Reporting line to a professional with expertise in the field;\u00a0Assignments target field-specific learning outcomes; Skills developed are transferable to other organizations or companies; and access to resources and facilities necessary for learning outcomes.\n\n<\/a>\n<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Award (finalist)<\/span><\/i>, National Association of Colleges and Employers, June 2016<\/span>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-108052","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/professional-pathways\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/108052","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/professional-pathways\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/professional-pathways\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/professional-pathways\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1661"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/professional-pathways\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108052"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/professional-pathways\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/108052\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":108413,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/professional-pathways\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/108052\/revisions\/108413"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/professional-pathways\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/873"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/professional-pathways\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108052"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}