The Power of ExperienceLaunch Your Career; Build Work-Ready Skills Through our Career Experience Program William Paterson University’s Career Experience Program takes you beyond textbooks, offering hands-on projects and networking opportunities in your chosen field. Gain valuable work experience in your chosen field, build your professional network, and graduate with the skills employers seek. Benefits of Experiential Learning A better understanding of course material A broader view of the world and an appreciation of community Insight into your skills, interests, passions, and values Opportunities to collaborate with diverse organizations and people Build self-confidence and leadership skills Develop networking skills and gain industry contacts Opportunities for future employment Career Experience Program Pathways Our experiential learning program offers a variety of pathways to help you gain valuable hands-on experience and develop essential skills. Whether you're looking for in-class projects, internships, or community service opportunities, we have something to suit your interests and goals. Our experiential learning program offers flexible options to fit your schedule. You can explore the options below to find the perfect fit for your academic journey. There are two ways to earn experiential learning credits: Embedded in the curriculum: As a student, you can select experiential courses within your academic curriculum to fulfill your requirements. For example, your professor might assign a hands-on project, fieldwork, or a civic engagement activity as part of your coursework Beyond the curriculum: As a student, you will also have the opportunity to gain experience outside of your regular classes. It could be an internship, job simulation, shadowing, or civic engagement experience.
