At Grinnell, students can explore various ways to positively impact their communities—personally, professionally, and civically. Housed in the Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS), the Civic Education and Innovation (CEI) team works with campus and community partners to provide students with community-engaged learning opportunities that help them become thoughtful, active participants in civic life. Through real-world collaboration and continual reflection, students connect their values, identities, and academic interests to meaningful civic action. CEI supports students in seeing their individual efforts as part of broader movements for systemic change, cultivating a lifelong commitment to civic collaboration and community wellbeing.
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The CLS offers transportation assistance to help you participate in Civic Education and Innovation (CEI) activities. Explore the information below to learn about available options, eligibility requirements, and how to request support. After reviewing your options, fill out the application …
APPLYING TO OPEN POSITIONS isn’t the only way to find an internship. Many students create their own. Employers without structured internship programs–most often smaller companies and non-profits–aren’t necessarily closed off to the idea of having interns…they’re just waiting for curious, …
Apply to fund your civic activity!
The Ragnar Thorisson ’11 Civic Education and Innovation Grant is designed to support collaborative civic and social justice projects primarily in our local Grinnell community. Students may apply for funding to offset expenses associated …
