Apply now for Work Integrated Learning (City Scholars Program)

There are two City Scholars opportunities for the fall semester, which are offered in partnership with the Prentice Institute. 

The City Scholars Program provides students with hands-on experience structured around both professional and academic outcomes. At the City of Lethbridge, students have the unique opportunity to work on projects that directly impact quality of life in their community, while also benefiting from the mentorship of City and faculty supervisors. 

The skills and experiences gained through City Scholars Work Integrated Learning opportunities supports students as they enter the workforce or pursue further studies. 

Application deadline is August 23. To be eligible, applicant must be a University of Lethbridge student. This opportunity is designed for students who wish to pursue an Applied Study for disciplinary credit.

Click the titles of the opportunities listed below to see full details on the position, and how to apply.

Health, Planning and Public Participation

The focus of this applied study is the intersection of three topics that are increasingly of concern
for all cities: health, planning and public participation. While the latter two are firmly within the
realm of cities, health in particular, is an area of priority that for many local officials and
policymakers exists beyond the jurisdictional boundaries of cities. This has the potential to
prevent health from being effectively integrated into what a City may consider its “daily work,”
and thus unable to inform broader community outcomes. This applied study seeks to learn more
about how other municipalities are integrating health into the ways they plan and engage
residents.

Biodiversity Strategy

The Waste & Environment Department is seeking to learn more about the value of ecosystems and biodiversity in municipal planning and decision-making through the development of a Biodiversity Strategy.  It is hoped that the data and analysis of this applied study will help Waste & Environment explore the benefits of possible future policy and/or strategic planning-focused work around biodiversity in Lethbridge. For example, what actions are considered in other municipal biodiversity strategies that would be effective in Lethbridge? How can the City work with other community organizations to protect and promote biodiversity in Lethbridge? What actions are needed by the City to protect and promote biodiversity in Lethbridge?