Take the guesswork out of finding, applying for, and succeeding in your first professional internship. Get paired with a for-credit internship with mentorship support, foundational strategic leadership guidance and workplace success principles.
5 Great Reasons to Become an Explorer:
- Gain hands-on experience with a for-credit internship in the fall or spring.
- Get personalized mentorship and team support to guide your internship success.
- Develop leadership skills and real-world insights that transfer across industries.
- Enhance your resume while exploring different career options.
- Build valuable connections with potential employers and expand your professional network.
STRAT 3800, 1 CH
In-Person Section 001: Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
In-Person Section 002: Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.
Why Explorers was essential to my education
“Finding an internship was daunting. I didn’t know where to start. Goff really helped. In Explorers, I interned with an investment firm, exposing me to various finance career paths. The leadership class gave me the tools to navigate my journey.”
-Alina Vannarath
STRAT 3800, 1 CH
In-Person Section 001: Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
In-Person Section 002: Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.
Why Explorers was essential to my education
“Finding an internship was daunting. I didn’t know where to start. Goff really helped. In Explorers, I interned with an investment firm, exposing me to various finance career paths. The leadership class gave me the tools to navigate my journey.”
-Alina Vannarath
77% of employers chose to extend return offers to our interns.
Highlighted Experiences
Elena Vega
Elena Vega, a Computer Science student, interned with the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. She joined Explorers to get out of her comfort zone, increase confidence, and learn how to work in a less structured environment. She evaluated the current resources, benchmarked how other universities share these resources, and assisted in designing a new website.
Calvin Cruz
Calvin Cruz helped the Utah Immigration Assistance Center plan listening sessions for local businesses to inform the Center’s strategy on connecting New American talent to employment opportunities. Calvin was then hired on as an AmeriCorps team member to continue this work.
Kaeden Warnberg-Lemm
Kaeden Warnberg-Lemm conducted research to inform health technology start-up Triseka’s value proposition and leveraged that experience to intern with Advisory Board. He was paired with a Goff alumni mentor pursuing a similar career and reported that his mentor was instrumental in helping him gain clarity determining the next steps in his career path.
Isabel Marchena
Isabel Marchena worked with the nonprofit Warrior Rising, whose goal is to provide veterans with a purpose and community post-military service. As a first-year student, Isabel identified and implemented strategies to create a more cohesive brand for the organization to expand their credibility with potential donors.
Looking for more opportunities?
No matter your major, year in school, or plans for the future, there’s a spot for you in Goff.
