Connect your passion for social justice to potential careers with a semester-long, high impact internship in Greater Boston

Prepare for an exciting future while taking relevant courses during your internship

Students

Civic Engagement and Service Learning LEAD at Mount Ida Campus

Explore career opportunities while gaining valuable experience for the job market. 

Civic Engagement & Service Learning (CESL) promotes learning for lifelong, democratic engagement, partnering with communities on and off campus to work collectively for a more just society. Linking Employment to Academic Development (LEAD) programs prepare students for careers by combining semester-long internships with coursework. 

This program includes a CESL Foundations Course (SBDU Gen-Ed), a six-credit internship with a non-profit employer in Greater Boston, and the opportunity to take online courses at no additional cost.

In the spotlight

Sha Lee

"This internship provides me the chance to give back through engaging with the community and organization, while also expanding my career knowledge and skill sets."

Sha Lee , 25 CESL Intern at Understanding Our Differences

LEAD Programs at Mount Ida Campus

Linking Employment to Academic Development with semester-long interships + coursework

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The Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst in Newton, Mass., is a full-service campus that provides students access to top employers and an opportunity to join a community of peers participating in professional development and experiential learning opportunities in Greater Boston. At the Mount Ida campus, students enjoy: 

  • Award-winning UMass dining 
  • Free parking
  • A free campus rec center and free membership at the YMCA adjacent to campus
  • Free transportation to the MBTA and select internship sites
  • Access to Boston activities and events
  • and more 
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