Leadership

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It’s never too early to think about your journey after graduation. Taking advantage of leadership opportunities now can help you build confidence, develop essential skills and prepare for your next step.Ìý

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Building leadership skills during college opens doors to personal and professional growth. By embracing leadership roles, you can develop communication and problem-solving abilities that can serve you well beyond graduation.ÌýÌý

Participating in leadership roles not only enriches campus life but also can help you stand out to future employers. These experiences can help make you more adaptable, resourceful and ready to lead in a variety of environments.Ìý

Leadership Programs and Opportunities

Journey leaders are students who help welcome the newest class of Buffs to campus. As a journey leader, you will gain valuable leadership experience while meeting new people and getting involved on campus.ÌýÌýÌý

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CU GOLDÌý

CU GOLD (Gaining Opportunities through Leadership Development) provides free leadership development opportunities to all CU students. There are two tiers of advanced leadership training that include semester-long weekly seminars.ÌýÌýÌý

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BloomÌý

Bloom is a peer mentorship program for both developing and experienced student leaders. Whether you want to share your experience as a mentor or gain insights as a mentee, Bloom pairs you with an emerging or seasoned student leader for the academic year. You’ll share tips, support each other’s goals and help each other thrive.Ìý

Sko Serve gives students a chance to join a team of fellow Buffs for a week of hands-on projects. Serving as a site leader offers opportunities to learn, develop leadership skills and help in a different part of the U.S.ÌýÌý

SLICE is recruiting students to serve as project leads for its CU in the Community projects. Project leads will be responsible for coordinating and directing volunteers during a one-time service opportunity with a local nonprofit.ÌýÌýÌý

If you live on campus, Residence Life provides multiple opportunities for students to step into leadership roles. In addition to resident advisor and community assistant positions, there are a variety of leadership programs to help Buffs learn and meet new people.ÌýÌý

This program brings together students to learn and work on issues around climate and social justice. Through open conversations and real-world projects, the group helps you use your voice and make a difference on campus and beyond.Ìý

CUSG is the official governing body of the nearly 36,000 students at CU Boulder, and is responsible for allocating $34 million in student fees to improve the lives of all CU students. There are opportunities to serve on various joint student boards in addition to leadership roles in CUSG.ÌýÌý

Most student organizations, fraternities and sororities also have leadership roles for students to fill. These roles offer a chance to develop various skills and experiences you can use well after your time at CU Boulder. Browse to explore student organizations by topic or alphabetical list.ÌýÌý

Student EmploymentÌý

Working on campus isn’t just about getting a paycheck—it’s a great way to gain professional skills, balance your schedule and grow both personally and academically.ÌýÌý

More than 2,000 students work in the Division of Student Life, with job roles ranging from peer mentoring to event planning and university operations. Learn more about working in Student Life and on Handshake.ÌýÌý

Internships and Professional ExperiencesÌý

When it comes to job searching, employers look for applicants who have demonstrated their skills through internships, relevant experiential projects and certifications.ÌýÌý

Career Services helps students position themselves for success, whatever their post-graduation goals might be. In addition to traditional internships, there are multiple opportunities to gain other types of professional experience that you can add to your resume. Try out a job simulation, get hands-on research experience, check out paid gig-work opportunities and more!Ìý