Overview

Do you believe in fair access to justice? Or feel passionate about advocating for the rights of vulnerable groups such as women and children? Maybe you’d like to work as a human rights lawyer to negotiate fair settlement deals and defend human rights cases in court, or a policy analyst who works to positively influence a specific area of policy, such as immigration. While there are many paths to a human rights career, joining UNC Charlotte’s Human Rights and Access to Justice Virtual Career Accelerator will give you the skills, knowledge and network you need to start on the right career path for you.

COMPLETE REAL PROJECTS

Throughout your experience you’ll be completing one project each week that helps a local organization solve an actual problem. Since we work with real partners, real, valuable projects will be assigned to you. This means that the types of projects you could work on will vary. We aim to match you as closely as possible with an organization and a task that aligns with your personal career goals. See below for some of the projects you could work on during your experience.

DEVELOP A GRANT PROPOSAL

Work with a local organisation to build budgets and outline the resources needed to achieve inclusive employment opportunity goals for people with disabilities. You’ll develop and design project proposals that meet with grant application requirements.

CREATE A RESEARCH SURVEY

Collaborate with organisations working to promote safe and inclusive educational environments for all LGBTQ+ youth. You’ll develop student surveys that measure the effectiveness of LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and highlight prevalent issues faced in the education system.

DESIGN A WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT REPORT

Assist a local NGO with the design and implementation of their annual women’s empowerment report. You’ll collect research and data to highlight the organisations impact of their gender equality initiatives. You’ll also support future project strategy and development.

Example of a Typical Week

Career path Insight

Gain insight into your chosen career path and engage in discussions with leading academics, professionals, local experts and your fellow participants, when you take part in live chats and lectures on a range of topics.

Total time
10 Hours
Local
immersion

Explore the customs, languages and cuisine of another culture in order to reach a deeper understanding of the country by attending lectures about a local cultural context or environment, led by community members or an area expert.

Total time
4 Hours
Project
Work

Find solutions to some of the challenges faced by real organisations such as local NGOs and social enterprises. You’ll do this by conducting research, engaging in discussions and proposing a potential solution.

Total time
22 Hours
Career development

Learn about your potential career journey ahead from a professional in your field of interest. Take part in workshops that will assist in career development, and receive coaching from your dedicated internship supervisor.

Total time
4 hours

Dates & Costs

Full Time

Duration:
1, 2 or 4 weeks
Time:
40 hours per week

Cost

1 Week:
$1995
2 Weeks:
$2595
4 Weeks:
$3595
Starts:
Every 2 weeks
1st Start Date
1 June 2020

Part-Time

Duration:
2, 4 or 8 weeks
Time:
20 hours per week

Cost

2 Weeks:
$1995
4 Weeks:
$2595
8 Weeks:
$3595
Starts:
Every 2 weeks
1st Start Date
1 June 2020

*The cost of each UNC Charlotte Virtual Career Accelerator includes two weeks of introductory online learning material which students complete before the experience. Additionally, it includes the cost of an optional, post-experience peer-reviewed final project. *There is an opportunity for students to join UNC Charlotte and complete a one-week virtual career accelerator without any pre- or post-learning. The cost of this is $1695.

3 Online Courses Included

UNC Charlotte participants will also complete our successful flagship online program; the Foundations in Sustainable Development program, which includes three online courses.

Course 1

– Careers in Sustainable Development

Course 2

– Leading Teams for Emerging Leaders

Course 3

– Introduction to Community Development
– Introduction to Scientific Conservation Research

Optional Extra Specialization Courses