Participants in the program will delve into rich learning experiences, including insightful workshops, engaging seminars, and hands-on projects. Moreover, students will have the unique opportunity to apply the principles garnered from the institute through internships, externships, or specialized projects tailored to their interests and career aspirations. Through a spectrum of experiential learning endeavors such as internships, job shadowing, mentorship, and other impactful activities, students will hone essential interpersonal and cultural skills crucial for success in the professional realm. These skills encompass effective communication, cultural competence, self-motivation, leadership acumen, accountability, collaborative teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, and time management.
Why should a student consider applying?
- Discern and communicate an authentic professional identity through mentoring and coaching that helps you bring your best whole self to your professional goal.
- Develop innovation skills by making space for the cultural and intellectual diversity that you and others bring to your professional lives.
- Connect with professional networks, community, and cultural capital to launch a successful career.
The institute is a paid program where students can receive up to $500 for the fall experience and up to $1,200 for the immersive spring experience.
More details at: https://diversity.unl.edu/i3