Project-based learning offers students the chance to work on real-world projects that blend academic knowledge with practical application. Through these hands-on experiences, students develop critical skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and project management, while gaining insights into industry-specific challenges. Engaging in project-based learning not only enhances your learning experience but also builds your career brand by showcasing your ability to deliver results and adapt to professional environments. This is your opportunity to stand out and make meaningful contributions that will set you apart in the job market.
- There are various project based experiences across campus
- Pay close attention to eligibility, timelines, and application procedures
"Turn knowledge into impact—project-based learning is where your skills meet real-world solutions and your career begins to shine."
Our collaboration with Riipen offers students the opportunity to engage in project-based internships that integrate academic learning with real-world applications. Through this program, students work on authentic projects provided by employers, allowing them to develop practical skills, enhance their resumes, and build professional networks. These experiences are designed to be flexible, remote-friendly, and accessible, ensuring opportunities for career advancement.
Current & Upcoming:
- Spring 2026
- CCI's Project Based Learning Course
- UCOL's Group Internship Course (project based learning)
Our collaboration with Riipen offers students the opportunity to engage in non-credit/unpaid project-based internships that integrate academic learning with real-world applications. Through this program, students work on authentic projects provided by employers, allowing them to develop practical skills, enhance their resumes, and build professional networks. These experiences are designed to be flexible, remote-friendly, and accessible, ensuring opportunities for career advancement.
Current & Upcoming:
- Coming soon
The Project-Based Learning Internship Program gives you the chance to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to real projects with community organizations, nonprofits, and other partners. These short-term, volunteer-based projects (no more than 40 hours total) let you gain hands-on experience, build your resume, and develop connections with professional mentors—without the long-term commitment of a traditional internship.
You’ll work with both a site mentor and a campus mentor, complete a learning contract to set your goals, and finish the experience with a final deliverable that highlights the project you completed and the skills you applied.
👉 Learn more about eligibility, expectations, and how to get started by visiting the Project-Based Learning Internship Program website.
Typically, project-based learning programs are NOT paid positions. Some may involve academic credit; pay close attention to program details. The true benefits of this type of experiential learning is about connecting your skills to real-life projects with employers, building a strong network, and adding additional value to your career brand.
YES! Any projects that are for academic credit are cleared for participation. Projects that are NOT for academic credit, but are a university sponsored experience are ALSO cleared for participation.
Graduate Students - due to curricular parameters we are not providing credit-based experiences at this time. Programs that are available will be co-curricular in nature.
For-Credit Programs: engage, stay on top of assignments, and complete all requirements set forth by your faculty member.
Co-Curricular Programs:
- Do not apply to the program if you cannot commit to the full experience.
- Engage and maintain strong communication with your employer partner at all times.
- If you quit (or ghost us) before the end of the program, access to the Career Center will be blocked.
- Professionalism means completing something you started.
All project work is virtual. Additional needs vary by project, such as:
- Working on a small team of 2-3.
- Weekly meetings
- Milestone and delivery requirements
- Etc.