WNY Sophomore Externship Accepting Applications

The Startup and Innovation Collaboratory launched the Western New York Sophomore Externship Experience (WNYSEE), which connected local students to local businesses for a summer externship opportunity.

Published December 15, 2025

Get ahead — and get paid — as you gain experience, make connections, and learn more about everything that Western New York has to offer.

Need to find a paid summer externship? Let UB do the work. Apply by January 27, 2026.

As a sophomore, you’re eligible to apply for the Western New York Sophomore Externship Experience @ UB.

  • Earn $4,000.
  • 25 hours/week in June and July.
  • Opportunities throughout WNY.
  • Open to all majors.
  • Earn course credit and a micro-credential.
  • We plan to match students with business based on interests and major.

For college sophomores from WNY or going to school here. This program is open to most local college sophomores, including:

  • UB sophomores.
  • Sophomores.
  • Sophomores at other WNY universities and colleges.
  • Sophomores who went to high school in WNY.

Info Sessions:

  • December 18
    12 - 1 p.m. | Zoom Meeting ID: 253 074 9321 Passcode: 849104
  • January 6
    12 - 1 p.m. | Zoom Meeting ID: 253 074 9321 Passcode: 849104
  • January 15
    1 - 2 p.m. | Zoom Meeting ID: 253 074 9321 Passcode: 849104
  • January 22
    4 - 5 p.m. | SU 340
    7 - 8 p.m. | Zoom Meeting ID: 253 074 9321 Passcode: 849104

For more services and opportunities like this:

340 Student Union
50 Lee Road
Buffalo, NY 14260

Phone: 716-645-8111