Experiential Learning Opportunities for Undergraduate Students
Application Deadline: May 10, 2021
Description: Miami-Dade County, through its Office of Management and Budget, is seeking undergraduate students to volunteer to participate in focus groups concerning substance abuse among youth. Students will learn about opioid misuse and prevention. Students who complete focus groups will be eligible for other community service opportunities, such as paid internships, unpaid internships, job shadowing, mentoring, virtual training sessions, and research opportunities (i.e., resident surveys, data collection, etc.).
Focus Groups: Undergraduate students will volunteer to attend three two-hour sessions, with three sessions tentatively scheduled to be held in May 2021. Students will evaluate the effectiveness of social media and advertisement messaging in reaching and influencing them to prevent opioid misuse and abuse.
Eligibility Criteria: Students must meet the following eligibility requirements to participate in the focus groups and other experiential learning opportunities:
- Junior or senior
- Familiarity with Facebook, Instagram, and other popular social media
Application Process: Email Project Manager Kimberly Keels at: Kimberly.Keels@miamidade.gov to obtain an application. Download, complete, sign, scan, and email application to Ms. Keels by 5:00 pm on May 10, 2021. Direct your questions to Ms. Keels.
Contact: Ms. Kimberly Keels, Project Manager, Opioid Affected Youth Initiative, Office of Management and Budget, Miami-Dade County, 111 N.W. 1st Street, Miami, FL 33128. Email: Kimberly.Keels@miamidade.gov. Funded by the USDOJ Grant Award #: 2018-YB-FX-K002.
