Experience Ventures

Extended part-time projects spanning several weeks, designed for students to develop more comprehensive solutions to specific social, business, design, or community problems presented partnering businesses.  Students form interdisciplinary teams, often working with peers from across the country. The goal is to present well-developed solutions to the host organization after dedicating up to 40 hours. This format promotes deep engagement with the problem, fostering collaboration and the application of diverse skills and perspectives.  

In the project-based WIL model, businesses submit specific projects they need assistance with, and they are matched with students from various disciplines and backgrounds. These projects are part-time, allowing students to apply their academic knowledge in practical settings over a maximum of 80 hours.  

Students get a unique opportunity to work with multiple businesses  throughout a term. Students are assigned to different businesses based on project and task needs. This model allows students to gain diverse experiences and insights by working on various projects, enhancing their adaptability and broadening their professional network. The duration for these experiences is also capped at 80 hours, providing substantial exposure while balancing academic commitments.

Interdisciplinary work integrated learning (WIL) involves forming teams of students from multiple disciplines to work on a project for a business or group of businesses. This approach enables students to collaborate with peers from different areas of study, understanding how their unique skill sets can be applied in real-world scenarios. By working together over a maximum of 80 hours, students gain valuable interdisciplinary experience, enhancing their ability to tackle complex problems and prepare for diverse career paths.