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UWMC Internship Program

In spring of 2008, UWMC will once again offer a program to place students with area businesses, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies. The Internship Program responds to increased interest in the formation of partnerships between business and educational institutions, as reflected the Marathon County Partners in Education in collaboration with the Wausau/Marathon County Chamber of Commerce.

The Internship Program is not an effort to provide students with employment. Rather, it is designed to use a focused work experience to learn more about the culture of work, about key issues facing employers and employees, and about one’s own career interests and goals. Opportunities will be provided to talk about the experience—on the job and at UWMC—to learn from it. While students will undoubtedly be the primary beneficiaries of this program, employers should benefit through work performed and through the possible identification of future employees. Many of these students will move on to complete their baccalaureate degrees at other institutions, but with encouragement from area employers, we hope that many will return to Wausau and Marathon County as they launch their careers.

Hours and job responsibilities will vary from one position to another. The program will allow UWMC students to gain valuable work experience, to explore career possibilities, and to learn about key issues related to employers and employees.

Parallel Class: LEC 200 (University Forum)
This one-credit course is required of participants, and will be taught by UWMC Faculty.

Intern Requirements:
-- Successful completion of 40 to 50 hours of on-site work under the direction of the sponsor between February 1st and May 21st, 2008. The sponsor, in consultation with the student, will determine the schedule.

-- Completion of the one-credit parallel class with a grade of C or higher.

Assessments:
Sponsors will be asked to assess intern performance and to share this information with the intern and with UWMC (a form will be provided). Sponsors will also be asked, at the completion of the project, to assess the effectiveness of the Internship Program (form provided). Interns will receive a grade for the 1-credit class, with that grade determined through success with class requirements. Interns will also be asked to assess the effectiveness of the Internship Program.

For More Information:
The Coordinator for this program is Patti Thwaits, Outreach Coordinator, Student Services (261-6231) or patti.thwaits@uwc.edu