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Engaged learning involves students applying their knowledge to expand and deepen their skillset by participating in intentional experiences, either inside or outside of the classroom, which require reflection, perspective taking, critical thinking, and active exploration.
Community organizations and corporations can provide students with engaged learning experiences through offering internships, co-ops, volunteer opportunities, and more. The Center for Engaged Learning works in collaboration with the university career centers, Office of Community Engagement, and Office of Student Involvement to advertise community engaged learning experiences to students. If you would like to learn more, contact cel@louisville.edu.
Students who participate in engaged learning experiences gain:
- A better understanding and application of course material
- Insight into skills, interests, passions, and values
- Broader view of the world; appreciation of community and diversity
- Translatable career skills
- Civic engagement
- Self-confidence and leadership skills
How can my organization support engaged learning?
Organizations can provide internship opportunities, community engagement activities, and donate to support students in participating in experiences.

Career Center Involvement
Connect with the Career Center teams at UofL for the areas you are interested in recruiting students from

Internship Handbook
Utilize the UofL Internship Handbook to learn how to create or improve your internship program

Post Internship Opportunities
Review the UofL Posting Policy and post internship opportunities on Cardinal Careers

Recruit at Career Fairs
Participate in career fairs to share about your organization with students

Post Community Engagement Opportunities
Post a community volunteer opportunity on the Helper Helper system

Connect with the Office of Community Engagement
Learn more about how to be involved with community engagement with UofL

Support Students in Engaged Learning
Donate to the Center for Engaged Learning to support student participation in engaged learning experiences