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Global Innovation and Design Internship
Complete the Micro-Credential and earn a Digital Badge in Design Thinking
APPLY NOWABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
The Global Innovation and Design (GID) Internship is an outstanding competitive opportunity open to all UW Tacoma students to gain professional experience working directly with community organizations and with expert facilitators and designers. Students work up to 10 hours per week on campus and community projects, earn a micro credential, receive a $750 stipend, while developing need finding, problem solving, facilitation, and presentation skills. Students present their projects at the annual Global Engagement Conference.
A microcredential is a short, non-transcripted course of study designed to provide focused knowledge and practical training for career success. The microcredential culminates in a scannable or linked digital badge which includes information about the issuing institution, date earned, criteria for earning the badge, and evidence of meeting those criteria. Digital badges can be displayed on social media platforms like LinkedIn, added as links to a resume, or embedded in an e-portfolio.
Earn a Digital Badge
Showcase your skills with a recognized micro-credential that highlights your achievements.
Apply NowWhat is Design Thinking?
Learn about design thinking from case studies of innovation around the world
Learn moreIntern-led Projects
GID Lab interns design and execute peer workshops, gaining valuable career skills.
Read moreFrequently Asked Questions
- Fall Quarter 2024: June 8, 2024
- Winter Quarter 2025: November 25, 2024
- Spring Quarter 2025: March 2, 2025
Participants receive:
- Professional experience with community organizations.
- Micro-credentials for skill and competency achievements.
- A $750 stipend.
- Academic credit.
- Enhanced skills in problem-solving, facilitation, and presentation.
- A deep understanding of community issues and global innovations.
Interns receive a $750 stipend upon successful completion of the program.
The digital badge can be:
- Displayed on social media platforms such as LinkedIn.
- Added as a link to your resume.
- Embedded in your e-portfolio to showcase your skills and accomplishments.
The GID Internship is open to all UW Tacoma students.
The GID Internship focuses on building:
- Need finding and problem-solving skills.
- Facilitation and presentation abilities.
- Empathy and understanding of community issues.
- Knowledge of innovations from around the world.
Meet Our Current Interns
Anuvir Dhaliwal
GID Lab Intern, Fall 2024
Hi, I am Anuvir! Majoring in Writing Studies with a focus in Technical Communication as well as a minor in Innovation & Design, I love working with technology.
Jack Cheung
GID Lab Intern, Fall and Spring 2024
Jack Cheung is a junior majoring in Information Technology and minoring in Innovation and Design.
Maria B. Villa
GID Lab Intern, Fall and Spring 2024
Maria B. Villa is a senior majoring in Technical Writing and minoring in Global Innovation and Design.