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Get Paid Experience
No matter where you are in your journey – find ways to earn, explore, try new experiences, and get the support you need to succeed.
Work, learn, and level up your skills in paid roles that build real-world skills.
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Start Your Search
Finding the right opportunity isn’t just about earning a paycheck – it’s about discovering what works for you. Whether you’re hoping to try out a new field, build on skills you already have, or simply find a role that fits your schedule, there are plenty of ways to get started.
Try Research + Projects
Want hands-on experience without leaving campus? The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Program gives you opportunities to get involved in real research and creative projects right here at UB. These experiences let you build skills, grow your network, and explore new interests – all while making an impact.
Active Projects
Work + Learn On-Campus
Working on campus is one of the easiest ways to earn money, build confidence, and pick up new skills – right where you already are. The Here to Career+ Program helps you level up your on-campus job.
Explore ways to get started:
- Use the on-campus jobs filter in Bullseye powered by Handshake
- Learn how to stand out and feel prepared for your interview
- Explore real student stories in the Career Design Studio
- Learn how Federal Work Study can open doors to flexible, paid campus jobs
- Understand the basics of UB’s Student Employment Policy so you can feel confident from day one
Dive Into the Work
Taking on an unpaid internship at a non-profit or government organization? We know that can be tough financially, and we don’t want money to hold you back.
The Internship Equity Fund is here to support current students with financial need who are gaining experience through unpaid internships. This funding can help ease the burden, so you can focus on building your skills and making an impact.
About
You’re eligible if you:
- Are a currently enrolled UB student during your internship
- Have at least a 2.0 GPA and are in good academic standing
- Commit to at least 100 internship hours
- Are supervised by a staff member at your host organization
For International Students
- Have CPT authorization if you’re on an F-1 visa and your internship is off campus
- Have your site supervisor complete the verification form included in the application
- Have a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
To get the most out of the experience (and stay eligible for funding), you’ll:
- Take part in two Career Design Center activities — like a skillshop, job fair, or a one-on-one appointment
- Complete a final evaluation at the end of the semester (both you and your site supervisor will fill one out)
- Awards typically range from $2,000–$3,000, depending on internship hours and application strength
- Funds are issued through a debit card
- You’ll receive your award in two payments — one half at the start of the semester, and the rest once your requirements are complete
Internship Equity Fund awards will be considered taxable income as awards exceed $600 threshold.
Funding Cycle
| Semester | Application Opens in UB Scholarship Portal | Application Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Late July | Late August |
| Spring | Mid-December | Late January |
| Summer | Mid-March | Mid-May |
Jenell Spitale
Associate Director, Experiential Learning & Student Employment
Hunter Lane
Assistant Director, Experiential Learning
Chelsea O'Connor-Rosiek
Assistant Director, Student Employment
Cassidy Phelps
Experiential Learning and Student Employment Coordinator
Clayton Chandler
Experiential Learning and Student Employment Coordinator