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Internship FAQs

Augustana students are encouraged to register their internships, but what does that mean? You can find all internship policies in the Augustana College Catalog, but here are some answers to frequently asked questions about internships at Augustana.

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Sports Business Internship Grant Applications Now Open!

If you have a summer internship in sports business, consider applying for the Matt and Mindy McSparin Sports Business Award! A stipend of approximately $2,000 will provide support for an unpaid internship for a student of any major to explore …

By Bobbie Tidball
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Health Assistant Summer Internship

Spend your summer making an impact 💙

Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp is now hiring Health Assistants for Summer 2026! Located in the beautiful Manistee National Forest, this unique opportunity blends healthcare experience with a creative camp environment serving over 4,000 …

By Claire Martino
Claire Martino
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Job Opening: Family Support Liason

Make a difference where it matters most 💙

Community Action of Eastern Iowa is hiring a Family Support Liaison in Davenport, IA! In this role, you’ll support families across Scott, Clinton, Cedar, and Muscatine counties by connecting them to essential resources, …

By Claire Martino
Claire Martino
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Brothers In Public Health REMOTE Summer Internship

Come make your impact as a 2026 Brothers in Public Health Intern!

Get hands-on experience applying your public health skills towards supporting a startup nonprofit.

We are looking for you to share your ideas and expertise as a public health …

By Claire Martino
Claire Martino
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Career Resources

Internship FAQs

Augustana students are encouraged to register their internships, but what does that mean? You can find all internship policies in …

Curated Job Boards by Career Community

🔄 We regularly update this list to ensure it includes relevant, up-to-date job boards for your career exploration. If you notice …

Gap Year Options: Fellowships and Residencies in Social Services & Nonprofits

Fellowships and Residencies provide structured opportunities to develop specific skills, whether in research, environment, public service, or other fields. These …

Resume & Cover Letter Samples

Looking for inspiration as you build or refine your resume? These examples are organized by class year, career interests, and …

Internship & Job Links for Social Impact & Nonprofit Careers

Are you passionate about making a difference through advocacy, education, sustainability, or community empowerment? Careers in social impact and nonprofit …

Internship & Job Links for Social Services

Are you passionate about helping others, strengthening communities, or advocating for vulnerable populations? Careers in Social Services span a wide …

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Skill Building Courses

Charlene Li on Digital Leadership

Taught by Charlene Li
Today’s most influential leaders have an online presence. But how do you lead “digitally” and engage followers in such a…

How to Win Any Negotiation with Chris Voss

Taught by LinkedIn News
Want to walk into your next negotiation with the confidence of an FBI agent? Christopher Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator…

Human Resources: Managing Employee Problems

Taught by JoAnn R. Corley
Every company has people problems. Managing them is one of the core responsibilities for human resources. So how should an HR…

Delivering Bad News Effectively

Taught by Dr Gemma Leigh Roberts
Delivering bad news is one of the most common derailers for managers and leaders. But while you can’t completely avoid…

Human Resources: Compensation and Benefits

Taught by Wayne Cascio
To attract and retain top talent, it’s crucial for companies to get compensation and benefits right. When employees feel that…

Communicating Employee Rewards

Taught by Catherine Mattice
We bet you have a great benefits and rewards program… and that your employees don’t know much about it. As…

Negotiation Skills

Taught by Chris Croft
Negotiation skills aren’t just important for the sales professionals among us. With a little practice, anyone can learn the simple…

Understanding Your Compensation and Benefits

Taught by Barbara Bruno
Whether you’re new to the workforce or you’ve just accepted a job at a new company, understanding the compensation and…

Communicating in Times of Change

Taught by Brenda Bailey Hughes
Leadership communication is never more important than during times of change. This course helps supervisors and mid-level managers come up…

Persuading Others

Taught by Dorie Clark
In a workplace that’s increasingly connected and less hierarchical, developing your persuasion skills can be one of the most valuable…

Communicating with Empathy (2017)

Taught by Sharon Steed
When you seek to understand the perspective of another person, you are practicing empathy. When empathetic communication is encouraged at…

Improving Your Conflict Competence

Taught by Craig Runde
Workplace conflict is inevitable. But it doesn’t have to end badly. In this course, author and conflict expert Craig Runde…

Shane Snow on Storytelling

Taught by Shane Snow
Storytelling is a powerful way to make people care about products, brands, and causes. It can facilitate sales, marketing, presentations,…

Getting Your Ideas Approved

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
Pitching a big idea can be a daunting prospect if you’re unsure where to start. Gathering data and presenting facts…

Human Resources in the On-Demand Economy

Taught by Wayne Cascio
Companies like Uber and Airbnb have ushered in a new type of labor force where the terms “employee” and “employer”…

Human Resources: Running Company Onboarding

Taught by Jeff Toister
The first step in converting a promising job candidate into a successful employee lies in your organization’s onboarding process. How…

Fred Kofman on Managing Conflict

Taught by Fred Kofman
Do you dread difficult conversations? Avoiding conflict doesn’t save relationships. Managing conflict makes them stronger. Learn the tools that turn…

Strategic Negotiation

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
Learn negotiation skills to help you get what you want while also building better relationships with coworkers, bosses, business partners,…

Asking for a Raise

Taught by Lisa Gates
Connect your self worth to your market worth: ask for a raise! In this course, executive coach and negotiation consultant…

Humor in the Workplace

Taught by Izzy Gesell
Humor can change lives and relationships. In this course, organizational consultant and former standup comedian Izzy Gesell helps us better…

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