Posted: September 4, 2024
LionLink Projects is a program that provides opportunities to get real-world experience and build your résumé by applying the knowledge you have learned in the classroom.
LionLink Projects 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. Students 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
- Supporting 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.
- It is recommended you visit your career services office or website before applying to have your résumé reviewed and brush up on your interviewing skills.
- The deadline to apply for LionLink Projects is October 18, 2024.
LionLink Projects Fall 2024 Timeline:
- September 23 - October 4, 2024, Alumni submit project proposals
- October 7 - October 18, 2024, students and recent graduates apply for projects
- October 21 - November 1, 2024, Alumni interview and hire students/ recent graduates for their projects
- November 4 - December 13, 2024, students work on projects
How to View and Apply for Projects:
- Log into your LionLink account. If you do not have an account, visit https://psulionlink.peoplegrove.com
- Using the navigation bar hover over "Career" and select "Projects".
- View and apply to projects.
More information can be found at: https://www.alumni.psu.edu/lionlinkprojects
