Different Ways to Gain Experience
There are many different ways to gain experience before you graduate. Gaining experience through different avenues will benefit you when entering the job market.
Job Shadowing
Especially for healthcare careers, job shadowing or observation is key!
Internships
The St. Kate’s Internship Program is designed to give students a professionally supervised and planned work experience that can connect to their academic program, build skills, and develop career interests.
Volunteering & Community Engagement
The Center for Community Work and Learning (CWL) facilitates meaningful learning through community-engaged courses, student employment programs, and civic engagement.
Fellowships
Fellowships are short-term opportunities (3 months to 2 years) that focus on professional development. They are sponsored by organizations seeking to expand leadership in their field.
Part-Time Jobs
There are a wide variety of jobs available that you can take on part-time while in school.
Classes
Taking classes inside and outside your major can provide valuable experiences that can benefit you throughout your career.
Research
Projects that involve investigation, inquiry, creativity, discovery, originality, analysis, and interpretation are all part of what we consider scholarly work: research and creative inquiry.
Study Abroad
Explore academic opportunities to engage with global cultures, communities, and environments. Choose from more than 150 short-term, semester-long, and year-long programs offered by St. Kate’s in more than 50 countries.
