Requirements
Employer requirements for the UWF Talent Catalyst program.
Offer Paid Part-Time Work Experience
- Hire Students: Employ UWF undergraduate students as paid part-time workers.
- Student Capacity: 10 (or more) students per academic year. Flexible intake (e.g., 6 in Fall, 4 in Spring).
- Work Hours:
- Fall and Spring Semesters: Minimum of 10 hours per week, with a recommended maximum of 25 hours per week.
- Summer: During the summer, UWF training is paused, allowing students to work flexible hours with no minimum or maximum limits, accommodating both employer and student needs. This is a decision made between the employer and student.
- Hourly Rate: Commensurate with job responsibilities; minimum of $15 per hour.
- Titles: Students can be called Student Associates, Interns, Year-Round Interns, or Part-Time Employees, depending on your company's preference.
- Length of Tenure: On-going positions until graduation, with the expectation of hiring full-time post-graduation.
Mentoring Program
- Provide Mentors: Each student will be paired with an employee mentor who has been with your organization 3-5 years or more. One employee may mentor multiple students, as long as each student gets monthly one-on-one meetings with their mentor.
- Mentor Training: UWF will train mentors on best practices on how to be a great mentor.
- Mentor Engagement: Monthly meetings with student mentees and invitations to program events.
- Resources & Events: Mentors receive resources and event invitations with speakers and networking opportunities.
Investment
- Fee for Service/Scholarship:
- Fall 2024 Pilot: No additional financial requirements.
- Future Costs: Potential fees for program sustainability, covering recruiting, training, student development, resources & materials, and mentoring management.
Become a Strategic Business Partner
Interested in signing up as a strategic business partner? Get started today by contacting the Office of Workforce Development workforcedevelopment@uwf.edu or 850.474.2041.