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Experiential Education

Case Western Reserve University's Career Center and Cleveland State's University's Center for Career Development & Exploration are proud to work with Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP) to match students with STEM-based internships at local organizations.

There are options for full-time and part-time internships, as well as project-based micro-internships. Project lengths for micro-internships will vary, but they typically range 40-80 hours over a span of 4-10 weeks. All of these internships are paid.

 

This application includes three sections: one for basic information, a list of the available internships (you can select more than one), and a series of short-answer questions. 

 

Most of these internships involve site visits. You are responsible for determining your ability to visit the site, and for arranging your own transportation needs. You must be available for the entirety of the project. You are also responsible for timely communication between yourself, your employer, and advisors at your university.  

 

To participate, you will be enrolled in an experiential learning course. In addition to the duties given by your project supervisors, you will be required to fulfill the responsibilities of the academic course. If you are an international student, this enrollment will enable you to be authorized for CPT. You will attend an orientation workshop to learn more about the program and begin your enrollment. 

 

The deadline for Spring, 2025 is Friday, December 13th and the deadline for Summer 2025 is Thursday, April 24th.

For more information on opportunities and how to apply:

Experiential Education is an innovative approach to education that emphasizes hands-on training and includes:

  • internships
  • practicum
  • co-ops
  • research
  • volunteering
  • studying abroad

The Career Center coordinates and supports two primary Experiential Education programs: Internship and Practicum.

Be sure you know what type of Experiential Education opportunity will best suit you and your schedule. Keep in mind that opportunities should expose you to a field of interest. If you are unsure of which opportunity is right for you, schedule an appointment with a career consultant to discuss your search.

Experiential Education Database

The Career Center hosts a central database for students to search for and explore the many opportunities for experiential education sponsored and coordinated by CWRU. The database:

  • Allows students to search for and explore opportunities with ease;
  • Filters and sorts opportunities by type, interest area and more;
  • Connects students directly with program sites to learn more and apply; and
  • Increases visibility for programs.

Explore the database of opportunities

To submit an opportunity to be listed in the database, submit the information through the database form.

Already have an opportunity listed? Submit a change or update.