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Arts Student Opportunities
Arts Work Experience Internship (AWEI)
Arts Work Experience Internship (AWEI 300AA) is a unique learning/working opportunity in which undergraduate student interns in the Faculty of Arts are matched with organizations that fit their career aspirations and studies. Students work up to 8 hours per week for 13 weeks, pay regular tuition fees, and receive 3 credit hours toward their degree. AWEI participants gain practical work experience and references with which to build their resumes.
- AWEI internships are part-time, unpaid placements for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts.
- Students pay regular tuition fees and receive 3 credit hours they can use for their degree.
- Interns work up to 8 hours per week on a designated project for 13 weeks.
- An internship can help you clarify your long term career goals.
It can help you identify what you want (and perhaps what you don't!) in a future workplace; an internship can help you determine whether or not a particular career is a good fit for you. - An internship can help you develop practical skills to add to your resume.
You will receive hands-on training and develop professional and practical skills in the workplace - which can greatly contribute to your employability. - An internship can help you develop your professional network.
Your Internship experience will help you build important contacts in the community, and develop and expand your networks with peers and professionals. - An internship can help you reflect on, and articulate your skills and experiences.
Your Internship experience can help you make meaningful connections between your personal and academic strengths and your professional goals - you'll be better able to identify skills and strengths and how they can contribute to future workplaces.
- Together with the community organization you are placed with and the CERC Community Coordinator, you will develop a work plan for your internship.
- If you are successfully matched, you will be enrolled in AWEI 300AA - Arts Work Experience Internship. This is a pass/fail course. Throughout the semester your community partner will provide you with feedback, just as they would with any employee working for them. At the end of the semester the employer will evaluate your placement and and will notify the CERC Community Coordinator that your progress warrants the University of Regina awarding you 3 credit hours toward your degree.
- Interns must be able to commit up to 8 hours per week during a 13-week semester, working for a community organization or a UofR research lab;
- Must have a declared major in a Faculty of Arts program (NOT including Health Studies, Human Justice or Journalism, because they have their own internship programs);
- Must have completed between 54 - 90 credit hours (negotiable) at the end of the semester in which you are applying, which MUST include at least 12 credit hours in your major;
- Must have a satisfactory academic standing, with a program GPA of at least 70%
- Attend an information session about AWEI (optional).
- Fill out the online Application Form before the deadline (see below). Include your resume and unofficial transcript.
- After the application deadline, eligible students will be asked to book a meeting to determine your suitability for the program and discuss your options.
An Arts Work Experience Internship (AWEI) can help connect you with part-time support for your community organization. University of Regina Arts students major in a broad range of Social Sciences and Humanities. These students bring a broad range of skills, talents and experiences to the work place.
How does AWEI work?
Who is eligible to receive an intern placement?
Why place an Arts intern in your organization?
Are you interested in learning more? Contact:
- Qualified Faculty of Arts undergraduate students are placed for part-time work within your organization
- Students pay regular tuition but there is no fee for your organization
- Your input helps ensure the best candidates are selected to work with your team
- There are two placement cycles per year: September to December, and January to April
- Internships are 13 weeks in length
- Students work up to eight hours per week
- First priority for internship placements will go to nonprofit community organizations
- These organizations do not have the resources to hire students but are demonstrably committed to facilitating learning and career-building opportunities for interns
- You will gain a skilled and motivated student to support and enhance your organization's work in the community.
- Students bring new perspectives, different experiences, enthusiasm and energy to your team.
- Interns can provide additional support to special projects or events, or assist your team with new ideas or initiatives.
- You'll gain valuable networking partnerships and advocates at the University of Regina, as program facilitators get to know your organization, and as students relay their experience with your organization.
- You will have the opportunity to provide mentorship, training and guidance to the next generation of talent within your profession or area.
- The Internship program could translate into a longer term recruitment opportunities for your organization.
Spring-Summer 2025 Opportunities!
Arts Work Experience Internship opportunities are available for the Spring/Summer semester (May to July) at these organizations:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Regina & Area
- University of Regina Press
- Child Evidence Lab
- RUSI Regina
- PSPNET
- North Central Community Association
- Data For Good
AWEI Application Deadlines
| Apply by March 1 | Spring/Summer AWEI 300AA (internship takes place May-July 2025) |
| Apply by May 1 | Fall AWEI 300AA (internship takes place Sept-Dec 2025) |
| Apply by July 1 | Winter AWEI 300AA (internship takes place Jan-April 2026) |
| Student Application Form: https://urpath.uregina.ca/Form.aspx?id=244272 | |
Applying for AWEI
Step 1: Attend an AWEI Information Session (optional)
Students enrolled in the Faculty of Arts can attend a virtual information session to learn more about AWEI eligibility requirements, internship opportunities available, and the application process. Email the Community Coordinator to find out when the next AWEI information session will take place: community.engagement@uregina.ca
Step 2: Submit an AWEI Application Form
Eligible students can submit an AWEI Application Form (https://urpath.uregina.ca/Form.aspx?id=244272) before the deadlines noted above. Students should review the eligibility requirements before applying.
Step 3: Book an In-person Meeting
Following the application deadline, students who have met the eligibility requirements (as confirmed by the Community Coordinator) will be asked to book an in-person meeting. At the meeting, students will be asked to describe their areas of interest. Following the meeting, students will be matched with an organization where they will complete their internship.
More Info
An Arts Work Experience Internship can give you hands-on training and help you develop professional and practical skills in the workplace – which can greatly contribute to your future employability. If you have any questions or would like more info, email community.engagement@uregina.ca
