Get Ranger Linked!

Attend an Information/Orientation Session:

September 26, 2011 Noon-1PM in the Student Center Cinema

OR

September 27, 2011 5PM-6PM in the Hickory Room

Our RangerLink Internship application is linked at http://uwparkside.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3lR1Ip5L5fDH0Vu

University of Wisconsin- Parkside (UW-P) is excited to expand our Ranger Link Program thanks to the very generous gift of $50,000 from Mary Frost Ashley Charitable Trust!

Ranger Link aims to cultivate relationships between UW-P first-generation and minority students with on-campus programs, large companies, local small businesses, and non-profit organizations. Student exposure to various work environments and industries is a very important co-curricular experience.

Students can receive a stipend to be Ranger Linked!
Get connected to an employer and help complete a small project or internship!

Ranger Link Participants must be:

• 1st-Generation College Student* AND/ OR Minority Student
• Must be in Good Standing
• Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to apply

*1st Generation = College Student not having a parent who graduated from college with a baccalaureate degree

Benefits for Students:

• Learn about a career -"Try on" a career without the risk of long- term commitment
• Connect with employers - Excellent networking opportunities that may help in future competitive employment endeavors.
• Get prepared- Learn about workplace expectations and get your resume ready for employers.
• Earn while learning new skills - Earn a small stipend to complete a small project and learn about a career.
• Apply what you have learned in the classroom

 

Expectations:

• MUST have your resume
• Complete enrollment survey
• BEFORE experience, attend Orientation (with compensation) on  September 26  (Noon-1PM in the Student Center Cinema SCTR-D120) OR September 27 (5PM-6PM in the Student Center Hickory Room SCTR-121)
• Attend a Job Search Essentials Workshop
• AFTER experience, display and present supervised project at Ranger Link Showcase (with compensation) on December 8 & 9
• By end of semester, attend at least 1 session of “Job Search Essentials: Resumes, Cover Letters, Interviewing” hosted by the Academic Advising and Career Center, Wyllie D175

 

Stipend provided upon completion of all expectations as follows:

• Earn up to $800 upon completion (compensation commensurate upon length of internship)
• Attend mandatory Orientation session on September 26 OR September 27
• All projects must be completed between October 1- December 1
• All showcase projects must be presented on December 9

 

For more information Email: rangerlink@uwp.edu or call: 262-595-2016