C21 Externships

The C21 externships are short-term career development programs designed specifically for the needs of majors in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. They are not academic in content, but are focused on how liberal arts majors can begin to engage in professional practice to prepare for life after graduation.

C21@Microsoft

Promo Media: 
Image icon Microsoft-3-675x675.jpg
Point of Contact: 
Matt Erickson
Program Incentives/Information: 
Long Summary: 
LinkedIn has identified over 4,400 UW alumni working at Microsoft, and they come from all majors and degree programs. For students in the UW College of Arts & Sciences, understanding roles for liberal arts backgrounds at tech companies might seem challenging because there is not a prescribed, linear route for the majority of our majors. This program will change your perspective on what the world of work looks like, not just at a tech company but through the lens and guidance of diverse professionals interested in helping our students better understand professional life after their undergraduate degree.
Program Context: 
Quote/Fast Fact: 

"It is about fostering a relationship with an esteemed professional who can provide you networking opportunities, advice, guidance, and encouragement."

Participant in UW Externship Program, Winter 2018

Quick Summary: 
UW Arts & Sciences majors can explore where liberal arts and the tech world intersect in this program working with Microsoft employee mentors.
Wider Program Category (Join Us): 
College to Career
Externships
Current Students
Highlight Box Title: 
C21@Microsoft
Archive This Program: 

C21@Amazon

Promo Media: 
Image icon Amazon-5-675x675.jpg
Point of Contact: 
Matt Erickson
Program Incentives/Information: 
Long Summary: 
Is it time to elevate your professional skills? Looking for a way to get insider knowledge around the roles and diversity of a dynamic workplace? If so, you are invited to apply to the C21@Amazon Externship Program. Through a partnership with Amazon and C21/College of Arts & Sciences, students will be matched with mentors at Amazon to explore the world of work through the lens of Seattle’s largest employer. If you want to know how careers develop in the 21st century, this program is for you.
Program Context: 
Quote/Fast Fact: 

"It is about fostering a relationship with an esteemed professional who can provide you networking opportunities, advice, guidance, and encouragement."

Participant in C21@Amazon, Winter 2018

Quick Summary: 
Matching Amazon employee mentors with University of Washington undergraduate students for an introduction to the diversity of work at Seattle's largest employer.
Wider Program Category (Join Us): 
College to Career
Externships
Current Students
Highlight Box Title: 
C21@Amazon
Archive This Program: 
Back to top