Employment in any form while you attend ASU can be a Work-integrated learning experience if you intentionally reflect and understand the skills you develop. Utilize Work+ while you work to take advantage of resources and events to help you get the most out of your employment experience. Check out ASU's Student Employment website for job listings through ASU and resources on how to find part-time work that aligns with your interests and schedule or Handshake for even more postings.
Work simulations give you the opportunity to test out different jobs at a wide range of companies. Forage offers virtual job simulations you can do on your own.
Your courses may already have projects built in where you work on a challenge as a group. These are great examples of work-integrated learning you can highlight as skill-building experiences.
Internships provide students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience in their chosen field while still in school. They typically involve working for a company or organization for a set period of time, usually a semester or a summer, and can be either paid or unpaid. Internships may be part-time or full-time and can be completed during the academic year or over the summer break. Access thousands of internship postings through Handshake.
Micro-internships are short-term, project-based work experiences that typically last a few weeks to a few months. They are often remote and can be completed alongside a student's coursework. Micro-internships can be a great way for students to gain experience in their chosen field, build their network, and earn money. They are also a good option for students who are unable to commit to a traditional internship due to other commitments. Students at ASU can access micro-internships through Parker Dewey.
With applied research, you have the opportunity to find practical solutions to real-world problems. You can find a wealth of research opportunities through ASU and can start here and with your academic department.
Helping the community in almost any form is a great way to learn and develop your skills. Service learning is where you volunteer or work on community improvement projects and intentionally reflect on your experience to understand what you've learned.
For my senior capstone I gave a 45 min symposium for personal trainers in the community. Titled “Empowering the Trainer: Best Practices in Personal Training”, I discussed how exercise promotes longevity, improves quality of life, and covered topics such as current exercise recommendations, warming up, resistance and aerobic training, stretching, overuse injury, the barriers of exercise and how to influence others to exercise. This project undoubtedly promoted personal growth in the areas of research methods and interpersonal communication.
Jonathan O’Neill
Kinesiology
Ready to make a difference? Apply for the Sacramento Scholars Internship Program to gain firsthand experience in government and public policy in California’s capital. Work with legislators, enhance your research skills and network with like-minded Sun Devils!
Not ready to commit to an internship or aren't sure what kind of business you want to experience? Forage offers many different free, business-related virtual job simulations you can do on your own.
Work+ provides opportunities to grow and apply the skills and mindsets for the digital future. Working learners access a myriad of student employment resources to develop 8 work competencies valued by employers as top career readiness characteristics.
Utilize strategic design, systems thinking and rapid product realization to develop and deploy ideas, tools and technologies that provide unconventional and effective solutions to complex challenges.
Learn new strategies and methods for how to tackle any challenge or problem through the Principled Innovation Academy (PIA).
Join the Humanities Lab to tackle real-world challenges, both locally and globally! Collaborate with peers on hands-on research addressing today’s pressing issues. Explore current and upcoming labs and be a part of the solution. Enroll today and start creating change!
Students, shape healthcare's future with ASU's Project ECHO! Gain hands-on experience, work with specialists and local physicians and impact lives. Join as participants, volunteers or take a credited experiential learning course supporting Project ECHO. It's not just telemedicine; it's your chance to make a real difference!
Discover avenues for engaging in professional development and mentorship initiatives, including participating in programs like the Job SHARE Program, the Frasier Global Mentorship Program, as well as networking opportunities.
Enroll in PRM 307! This ASU-Arizona Cardinals partnership offers real-world experiences by working all at home games and events, earning you 3 credits, an hourly wage and opportunities for additional work throughout the year. Start your management career here!
Enroll in PRM 307! Partnering with top Phoenix caterer M Culinary Concepts, this class provides hands-on experience in event catering at major local events such as concerts, festivals, conferences and weddings! Earn 3 credits, an hourly wage and the opportunity for additional work throughout the year. Kickstart your event management career now!