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Gain Career Experience
Experience is your chance to try things out. These roles are chances to try, reflect and adjust. Each opportunity — whether it’s an internship, project, volunteer role or externship — you test ideas, build skills and learn from setbacks along the way. At William & Mary, applied learning can take many forms, including community-engaged learning, study abroad, research and internships.
In the Experience pathway, you can search through multiple resources to find new roles, understand funding opportunities and keep track of the roles you have had in your My Experience Portfolio.
TribeShadow Externship ProgramApply to shadow someone for 1-2 days, typically over Winter Break, to get a behind-the-scenes view of what a typical day looks like for them and try to picture yourself in something similar. Learn industry expectations and terminology and find out what it takes to pursue that field. After participating in TribeShadow, you will be able to discuss industry trends and be better prepared for future roles and interviews. Also, you will have expanded your network to more professionals in that field. This is for you if...You want to gain new perspectives on industry trends that interest you. Additionally, you’ll gain insight into networking etiquette and practice demonstrating their experiences as part of their professional story. Apply via TribeCareers. Applications typically open in mid-October. |
Internships & More Blackboard Resource SiteSelf-enroll in this non-academic course in Blackboard used to share resources on internships and applied learning. Check out the W&M Student Internship Database where you can access a list of current and recent students to learn about their internship experiences and how they secured their position. Review the content regularly to see recent updates, internship opportunities and strategies across each industry area. This is for you if...You want access to updated information on internships and applied learning experiences. Search: Internship Resources |
F.U.S.E.If you’ve accepted an unpaid or underfunded internship, you can apply to receive funding to support your financial needs to complete the internship. As a student at W&M, you have access to up to $5,000 to use across your time here for qualified experiences. This is for you if...You have accepted a qualified unpaid/underfunded applied learning experience. When considering and accepting an unpaid/underfunded experience, review the position and application requirements. Funding is available year-round with designated application deadlines. Be sure to review the application prerequisites. |
TribeCareersLog into TribeCareers to search through current posted internships, on-campus research, on-campus student jobs, micro-internships and more. Set Job Alerts with your saved preferences for industry or job function. Once you’ve created Job Alerts, you can set up your notification preferences to receive regular updates with newly posted positions and deadlines. This is for you if...You want to review employers that are currently hiring. |
My Experience PortfolioTrack your experiences from internships, research, community service, on/off-campus jobs and more in TribeCareers. This provides easy reference when applying for positions in the future. After you complete an experience, record the role in your My Experience Portfolio and confirm your preferences for which experiences are shared in the W&M Student Internship Database, accessible on the Internships & Applied Learning Blackboard site. This is for you if...You’ve had experiences you’d like to track in one place, so you can more easily build your resume. |
Internship & Applied Learning ExpoAttend this event to meet with campus departments who are seeking students for spring and summer opportunities, providing an opportunity for you to network and learn about potential experiences. After attending, follow up with the departments to thank them for their time, then apply for their positions. This is for you if...You want to learn about applied learning experiences on campus from departments, including the Charles Center, the Office of Civic & Community Engagement, Computational Operations Research, the Entrepreneurship Hub, Global Education Office & Reves, Global Research Institute, Institute for Integrative Conservation, National Institute of American History & Democracy, Strategic Cultural Partnerships, Student Transition Engagement Programs, Undergraduate Admissions and Whole of Government Center of Excellence. |
Internship & Applied Learning ShowcaseAttend the Showcase to learn from current students about their recent applied learning roles as they share key learnings and how the experience shaped their academic and professional goals. Each session is a chance to discover what you might do next summer. This event happens multiple times a year. After attending, you can follow up with students to learn more or reach out to the represented organizations to learn about upcoming opportunities. This is for you if...You would like to hear firsthand from fellow students about what they gained from their experiences and how you can pursue similar roles. |