| Site | CU Boulder Career Services |
| Address | University of Colorado
Career Services Center for Community, UCB 133 Boulder, CO 80309 |
| Phone | Career Services, 303-492-6541
Contact for Internship Program: Sandra Rosewell |
| Description | As the bridge between academics and the world of work, Career Services at the University of Colorado Boulder sets new standards in career counseling and employer services, impacting economic and cultural partnerships with Colorado, the nation and the world. Career Services connects students with their professional strengths, employers with a rich pool of educated talent, and degrees with a world of opportunities. We know the future matters.
· Career Counseling, individual and group · Career Assessments · Workshops and Presentations · Job & Internship Opportunities · Career & Internship Fairs · On-Campus Recruiting |
| Contact Person | Sandra Rosewell, MA, Assistant Director for Education
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| Application Process |
To Apply for a Career Counseling Internship, Please Submit:
(1) A cover letter stating reasons you are seeking an internship at CU Boulder Career Services (2) A current resume.
Please email your resume and cover letter to Sandra Rosewell
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| Application Due Date | Applications are accepted until March 18, 2016. Interviews will take place in February and we prefer to have interns selected by March. |
| Number of Placements | Four to six interns |
| Term of Placement | Our program requires a commitment to intern during both the fall and spring semesters, for a minimum of 20 hours each semester with the ability to work evenings, as well as the ability to attend a 40 hour training week in mid-August.
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| Client Population | Students attending the University of Colorado |
| Experience will Include | As a Career Counseling Intern, you will have an opportunity to:
Provide career counseling to individuals and groups. Work with students on issues such as career planning, identity and self concept, choosing a major, values and motivation, developing confidence and decision making skills, exploring strengths, skills and abilities, designing a job search strategy, researching personal interests and lifestyle choices, and learning how to network, interview, write a resume, and conduct informational interviews.
Interns work closely with a team of 12 professional career counselors, and have opportunities to develop innovative programming and co-facilitate workshops which assist students in their career development and job search process.
Interns also help in developing campus relationships with advocacy offices, student-oriented groups and other campus departments to increase student awareness and use of CU Career Services.
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| Supervision | One-on-one supervision and group supervision are provided |
| Theoretical Orientation | We utilize the following approaches: Narrative Counseling, Strengths-Based Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Brief/Solution Focused Counseling, Appreciative Inquiry, Career Coaching, Mind-Mapping, Planned Happenstance, and Social Learning Theory. We administer assessments such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, the Strong Interest Inventory, and Strengthsfinder 2.0, and the VIA Strengths Inventory.
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| Student Qualifications | Must be in a Masters Degree program in Counseling Psychology or a related degree program such as Masters Degree in Social Work, or Masters of Education in Student Affairs Counseling. Must have completed Practicum. |
| Transportation Info
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Interns can purchase a parking permit to park on campus if they choose to drive their own vehicle to work. The University of Colorado is on the bus line as well. |
| Future Possibilities | We have hired former interns, and utilize temporary counselors who were often former interns. Excellent and valuable experience for building your career in the Career Development field. |
CU Boulder Career Services Internships Available