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Arts Student Opportunities
Arts Internship Program
The Arts Internship program is a unique learning/working opportunity wherein student interns are matched with organizations that fit their career aspirations and studies. Students work up to eight hours per week for thirteen weeks, pay regular tuition fees, and receive three credit-hours toward their degree. Arts Internship participants gain practical work experience, networking contacts, and references with which to build their resumes.
- Internships are part-time, unpaid placements for 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 eight hours per week on designated projects 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 Director, you will develop a work plan for your internship.
- If you are successfully matched, you will be enrolled in AWEI 300AA - Arts Work Exp. 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 Director that your progress warrants the University of Regina awarding you 3-credit hours toward your degree.
- Interns must be able to commit up to eight hours per week during a 13-week semester, working for a community organization in the City of Regina;
- 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 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%
- Fill out the online form before November 6, 2024 for internships taking place in Winter 2025
- Include your resume and a statement explaining why you are interested in completing an Internship.
- We will follow up with you to arrange an interview to determine your suitability for the program and discuss your options.
The Arts Internship Program can help connect you with part-time, unpaid 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.
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- 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.
Arts Work Experience Internship (AWEI)
Winter 2025 Internship Opportunities - Focus Areas
- Cathedral Village Community Association (CVCA): The Cathedral Area Community Association dedicates its energy and volunteers to keep the Cathedral Area a vibrant neighborhood with a home town feel and a rich sense of community. Student learning goals for the internship include: communication skills, social media content development, identifying key social issues related to healthy drinking water and food security, formulating interventions related to key social issues, advocacy, advancing policy, developing strategic partnerships, and learning about non-profit governance. CVCA website: https://cathedralvillage.org/about/
- Big Brothers Big Sisters: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Regina & Area’s mission is to enable life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite power and potential of young people. Student learning goals for the internship include: planning and facilitating activities, story telling for newsletter/website/socials, event planning, and learning about non-profit governance. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Regina and Area website: https://bbbsregina.ca/
- Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan: The Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan (MCoS) is a provincial not-for-profit, charitable organization that ensures strong ethnocultural continuity and contributions and fosters opportunities for cross-cultural interaction while achieving an equal, prosperous and harmonious future for all. Student learning goals for the internship include: research and analysis, creative knowledge mobilization, website development and content curation, team collaboration, project planning, and marketing and communications. MCoS website: https://mcos.ca/
- University of Regina Press: University of Regina Press (URP) publishes books that matter—in both academic and trade formats. They endeavor to develop writers into public intellectuals, encourage debate, and inspire young people to study the humanities by publishing books that are both seen and relevant. Student learning goals for the internship include: production support, editorial support, marketing support, assisting with social media, fact and reference checking, and gaining a broad understanding of the book publishing process. URP website: https://uofrpress.ca/
- EnviroCollective: The EnviroCollective Network, based in Regina, Saskatchewan, is a community-driven organization focused on climate education, action, and resource sharing. Student learning goals for the internship include: understanding stakeholder needs and summarizing the benefits of recyclable landfill items, research and analysis, conducting literature reviews, analyzing global best practices, project management, public speaking and presentation, making complex technical information accessible and engaging, develop sustainability and environmental awareness, deepen understanding of recycling systems and sustainability practices, and understanding impact of effective waste management. EnviroCollective website: https://www.envirocollective.ca/
- Heritage Regina: Heritage Regina is a dedicated nonprofit which strives to preserve and protect sites of historical, cultural, or architectural significance in Regina. Student learning goals for the internship include: academic research in a professional setting, non-profit governance, volunteer coordination, writing for a public audience and social media, understanding the role of a museum, active and practical reconciliation and connections, archival research, cross-tourism promotion and collaboration. Heritage Regina website: https://heritageregina.ca/about-us/#missionvision
- Royal Canadian Legion: The Royal Canadian Legion Museum’s mission is to increase public awareness, appreciation and understanding of the history of the Regina Legion and Saskatchewan’s military at home and overseas through the acquisition, preservation and display of objects that are relevant to Regina Saskatchewan. Student learning goals for the internship include: curating museum artifacts, networking and professional development, engaging with community leaders, project management and collaboration, digital archiving, preserving historical accuracy. Royal Canadian Legion website: https://reginalegion.com/about/
- Royal United Services Institute (RUSI): The mission of RUSI is to honour the Canadian Armed Forces and its members past and present. Student learning goals for the internship include: research and historical analysis, synthesizing information on military memorials, content creation and curation for public consumption, presenting historical information through visual and audio media, presentation and communication skills, networking and professional development, engaging with community leaders, project management and collaboration, publication and digital archiving, preserving historical accuracy. RUSI website: https://rusiregina.ca/about/
- Canadian Mental Health Association: CMHA Regina Branch strives to promote mental health for everyone by directly supporting the resilience and recovery of individuals experiencing mental illness. Student learning goals for the internship: front-line skills with a marginalized population, skills to engage adults coping with mental health concerns or substance use disorder including clients with complex needs, teamwork and collaboration skills, interpersonal and communication skills, and mentorship and leadership skills. CMHA website: https://cmharegina.com/
- SOFIA House: SOFIA House is a supportive, long-term housing organization for women and children affected by domestic violence, following a harm-reduction approach in its services. Offering five streams of programming – Women’s, Children’s, Harm Reduction, Indigenous Relations, and Community Outreach – SOFIA House addresses a wide range of needs to promote healing and empowerment. Student learning goals for the internship include: crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, community support, and reconciliation. SOFIA House website: https://sofiahouse.ca/
- Regina and Area Sexual Assault Centre: The Regina and Area Sexual Assault Centre is a progressive and inclusive organization that is dedicated to reducing prevalence and impacts of all forms of sexual violence towards all individuals. This goal is accomplished through effective counselling, public education, and advocacy. Student learning goals for the internship include: creative knowledge mobilization (including graphic design and infographics), research administration, report development, and training to gain an understanding of trauma and trauma-informed care. RSAC website: https://reginasexualassaultcentre.ca/
- Child Trauma Research Centre (CTRC): The CTRC conducts innovative, strength-based, and trauma-integrated research to develop policies that enhance well-being for children and youth, and the adults in their lives. The CTRC focuses on supporting children, families, and communities, to bridge the gap between research and real-world impact. Student learning goals for the internship include: academic research, conducting literature reviews, knowledge mobilization, database navigation, and data management and visualization. CTRC website: https://www.childtraumaresearch.ca/
- PSPNET: PSPNET is committed to delivering exceptional online mental health care to public safety personnel. Student learning goals for the internship include: gaining knowledge and research experience in the area of ICBT (Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy), data management, qualitative interviews, quantitative and qualitative analyses, dissemination of research findings, creation of knowledge dissemination products, and attending group research meetings. PSPNET website: https://www.pspnet.ca/
- CCE Canada: Community Campus Engage Canada (CCE Canada) is a national network and community of practice that fuels authentic research, learning, and creative partnerships between academic institutions and community organizations. Student learning goals for the internship include: creative knowledge mobilization (creating videos, research briefs, and reports), networking with professionals across the country, data collection, and qualitative research. CCE website: https://ccecanada.ca/
- Justice Studies – U of R: The Department of Justice Studies is home to two distinct undergraduate programs: the Bachelor of Human Justice, and the Bachelor of Arts in Police Studies. These innovative programs prepare students for a wide variety of careers in the justice field. Student learning goals for the internship include: research methods, building networks in the community, planning events, reviewing and editing documents, and working with multiple teams and partners. Justice Studies website: https://www.uregina.ca/arts/justice-studies/index.html
- SPHERU: The Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit is an interdisciplinary, bi-university research unit at the Universities of Saskatchewan and Regina. SPHERU conducts intervention research to address issues of health inequity among vulnerable populations with a focus on children, rural older adults, and northern and Indigenous populations. Student learning goals for the internship include: health research, analysis, team collaboration, communication, and research administration. SPHERU website: https://spheru20.ca/