One of the goals for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is to increase innovative student experiences by requiring all students to have a professional experience before they graduate as highlighted in the “N2025 Strategic Plan”, but some students are already ahead …
The sun was peeking over the horizon as she began her day. The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge was slowly coming alive. She had eight to nine hours of work ahead of her on the refuge. Her first task was …
As a child, McKellan Clarke spent his days learning the ins and outs of computers. He prided himself on his ability to remove computer viruses from his mother’s computer without any help from antivirus software. In middle school, he began building PCs, …
Creating internships are a great way to build your organization’s talent pipeline, while also lowering your turnover rates and recruiting costs. But how do you, as an employer, create a valuable internship experience? There are many ways employers can ensure this goal is met for their student interns and that they enjoy the experience. To help you out, here are the top 9 things employers can do to create valuable internship experiences.
Last month, University Career Services, in collaboration with the LGBTQA+ Center, the Nebraska Alumni Association and Pride in Business, held an event called, Pride In The Workplace. Through short panels of professionals speaking on topics dealing with job searching, interviewing, …
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Career Services will debut a new style of career events this fall that will offer students an educational opportunity, distinct from a traditional career fair. These new “niche” events will target specific career interest communities with …
University Career Service has created a pilot program that will benefit local Lincoln employers and select University of Nebraska-Lincoln students with shorter term job opportunities called micro-internships.
The Micro-Internship and Mentoring Program was launched by University Careers Services in the …
From working at a desk to cultivating cells in a lab, all internship experiences are important. Internships are meant to help students integrate knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skill development, all while helping employers …
Mayra Pelagio
Fellow
“Environmental science was the thread that linked my life back in Mexico to my new community in San Jose.”
Mayra Pelagio, former Higher Education Fellow and one of the storytellers during the Welcome Week in San Jose, …
