Give Me 5 job shadow program provides an opportunity to observe professionals in action and help you gain a clearer understanding of potential career pathways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Job shadows can occur in 5-hour blocks, or in multiple, shorter blocks, depending on schedules of employers and students.\u00a0 This year\u2019s program is limited to in-person shadows,\u00a0 We expect to expand to virtual shadows in the future.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Real-world insight<\/strong>: Job shadowing offers a unique opportunity to observe professionals in action, helping students gain a clearer understanding of their desired career.<\/p>\n Networking<\/strong>: Students can build valuable connections with experienced professionals who can provide guidance, advice, and potentially even mentorship.<\/p>\n Inspiration<\/strong>: Students can discover if their chosen career path aligns with their expectations and passions, helping them make more informed decisions for their future.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Are you an employer looking for information on hosting a job shadow student? Visit our<\/span><\/i> J<\/span><\/i>ob Shadow host page.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”For Faculty & Staff” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Give Me 5 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 <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \n[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”For Employers” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Give Me 5 job shadow program provides an opportunity for students to observe professionals in action and help them gain a clearer understanding of potential career pathways. Any industry can utilize this work-based learning model to help build a better future for our community. We ask for no money. Our “ask” is for your time to integrate a student into your business to spark a career passion. The “ask” is just 5 hours and can grow into a future new employee.<\/span><\/p>\n Job shadows can occur in 5-hour blocks, or in multiple, shorter blocks, depending on schedules of employers and students.\u00a0 This year\u2019s program is limited to in-person shadows,\u00a0 We expect to expand to virtual shadows in the future.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n WIN is a pilot work-based learning program for students and businesses of Polk and Marion Counties. However, we understand that it is not always possible to commit to hosting a summer intern. Therefore, Give Me 5, our new job shadowing program, offers a flexible alternative that still allows you to engage with emerging talent and contribute to student development. Designed to be shorter in duration and offered during the academic year, our Give Me 5 program is ideal for employers who would like to get involved, but are not yet ready to offer a full internship experience.\u00a0 While our summer internship program remains the flagship opportunity for deeper involvement, the job shadowing program provides a valuable way to stay connected, support student growth, and benefit from fresh perspectives\u00a0on a schedule that works for you!<\/p>\n Businesses participating in Give Me 5 allow students to explore a future career in the industry of their choice by spending 5 hours during the school year in a job shadow. Students will be matched with an organization in an industry of their choice.<\/p>\n We believe in taking the student out of the classroom and giving them a work-based learning experience. Therefore, the goal is to give students a dynamic, hands-on look at how businesses run from the front office to behind-the-scenes operations\u2014offering a full-spectrum view of day-to-day industry life in multiple career areas.\u00a0 These are unpaid experiences.<\/p>\n If your answer is “YES,” then welcome to the WIN Give Me 5 program! We’re looking for businesses and industry professionals eager to build a relationship with Western Oregon University to grow and develop skilled workers.<\/p>\n Businesses face a serious shortage of skilled professionals, and hiring trained staff is becoming increasingly difficult. Why not help train your own future workforce? By dedicating just 5 hours, you can create a pathway for students to enter your industry while filling your talent pipeline.<\/p>\n If your business\/organization is willing to Give Me 5 hours to shape the future workforce, contact Erin Lieuallen<\/a>, Assistant Director.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/span><\/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” background_image=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/professional-pathways\/files\/2021\/10\/redBG.gif” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _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” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”3%|3%|3%|3%|false|false” custom_padding=”|64px||64px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/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_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=”4.27.2″ _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":" Give Me 5 For StudentsFor Faculty & StaffFor…<\/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. (2010). Reducing Internship Inequity<\/a>.\u00a0Diversity & Democracy,<\/i>\u00a013<\/i>(3).<\/p>\n\n Clark, A. & Plummer, K.\u00a0<\/span>First-Generation Students: Making Internships Possible, <\/span><\/i>National Association of Colleges and Employers Annual Conference, June 2016.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nWhat are the Benefits of Participating in Give Me 5?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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How can faculty and staff get involved?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What is Give Me 5?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Integrating Academic and Career Development: strategies to scale experiential learning and reflection across the curriculum<\/a>, Education Advisory Board, August 2016<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/span>Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Award (finalist)<\/span><\/i>, National Association of Colleges and Employers, June 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h1>\n
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
<\/h3>\nThe WOU Community Internship Program (WOU CiP) provides access to academically and career relevant paid on-campus internship opportunities for Western students.\n\nReduce Internship Inequity<\/b>\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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Guiding Principles<\/h3>\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-108058","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/professional-pathways\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/108058","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=108058"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/professional-pathways\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/108058\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":108330,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/professional-pathways\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/108058\/revisions\/108330"}],"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=108058"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}