The Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has launched a transformative applied learning initiative called IMPACT – Innovative Mentored Projects for Applied Career Training. The program provides students with career-relevant, paid work experiences while advancing meaningful projects across the Wichita community and beyond. IMPACT is an initiative housed under the Office of Career & Professional Development (OCPD), reinforcing the Barton School’s commitment to connecting students with high-impact experiential learning opportunities.
Many Barton School students work while attending Wichita State to keep their debt levels low, but too often those jobs are unrelated to their field of study. This disconnect can limit students’ ability to demonstrate professional experience and diminish their competitive edge when entering the job market.
“IMPACT changes that by giving students the chance to develop on-the-job expertise while paying for school,” said Dr. Alexander Ziegler, executive director of external relations and partnerships and faculty member in marketing at the Barton School of Business.