Boost Your Resume with Lion Link Projects

LionLink connects students and recent graduates with Penn State alumni through project-based work. Alumni post projects that students or recent graduates can complete within 2-6 weeks. You get great experience and make valuable connections. Alumni who sponsor projects gain support for their company or organization from talented Penn State students and new graduates.

Is LionLink Projects for you?

• Do you need tangible experience to demonstrate your skills to a potential employer?
• Do you have 10 to 40 hours available over the next 2 to 6 weeks?
• Do you need to build professional connections?
• Do you want to apply the knowledge you are learning in class?

Sample LionLink Projects:

• Creating a social media campaign
• Designing a website
• Creating a logo
• Analyzing data
• Supporting a fundraising event
• Conducting research
• Researching and writing grants
• Performing SEO analysis
• Support Social Media Marketing
• Conducting market analysis
• Creating or mapping data
• Editing books or video

Important information:

• All projects can be completed virtually.
• Projects can be paid or unpaid.
• We recommend visiting your career services office or website before applying to have your resume reviewed and brush up on your interviewing skills.
• The deadline to apply for LionLink Projects is February 16, 2024.

LionLink Projects Spring 2024 Timeline:

• January 14 - February 2, 2024 Alumni Submit Project Proposals
• January 21 - February 16, 2024 Students and Recent Graduates Apply for Projects
• February 16 - March 1, 2024 Alumni Interview and Hire Students/Recent Graduates for their Projects
• March 1 - April 19, 2024 Students work on Projects

How to View and Apply for Projects:

Step 1: Log into your LionLink account. If you do not have an account, visit https://psulionlink.peoplegrove.com
Step 2: Using the navigation bar hover over “Career” and select “Projects”.
Step 3: View and apply to projects.

More information can be found on the LionLink website.