Human Services Practicum

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Wingate University
Wingate, North Carolina, United States
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Timeline
  • February 5, 2024
    Experience start
  • March 19, 2024
    Midterm interview and report
  • May 2, 2024
    Experience end
Experience
2/2 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society
Categories
Volunteer organizing Community engagement Social work Fundraising Social justice
Skills
direct client care communication empathy community engagement fundraising
Student goals and capabilities

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Wingate University to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.


Learners in this program will be able to translate into practice the knowledge, skills, and values taught in the classroom to a human service setting. They will begin developing a sense of professional identity as they think, feel, and act in accordance with the responsibilities, rights, and values of a human services professional.


Students
Undergraduate
Any level
3 students
Project
100 hours per student
Students self-assign
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. 


Some final project deliverables might include: 

  1. A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
  2. A detailed report including their skill development, personal development, research, insights and recommendations


Project timeline
  • February 5, 2024
    Experience start
  • March 19, 2024
    Midterm interview and report
  • May 2, 2024
    Experience end
Project Examples

Learners will work individually with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.


Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to: 

  • Observing counseling sessions and documentation, along with practicing communication and empathy skills
  • Direct client services and/or case management under professional supervision and guidance
  • Community advocacy and outreach


Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the experience.

Provide a dedicated contact person who is available for weekly/bi-weekly drop-ins to address learnersโ€™ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.

Provide an opportunity for learners to present their work and receive feedback.

Provide relevant information and/or data as needed for the project.

How is your project relevant to the experience?