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Learning Outcomes

Students that participate in Rural Works! will be able to:

  • Describe NC State’s land grant mission.
  • Provide examples of how they applied their strengths during their internship.
  • Describe the unique characteristics of work and life in a rural community.
  • Develop professional competencies.

Want to see this in Action? Read our Success Spotlight “Ahead of the Pack”

Student Eligibility

  • Undergraduate students from all majors and academic colleges
  • The Rural Works! Award Stipend eligibility varies based on Major
    • College of Engineering Students are subsidized up to $25/hr with NC State paying a portion of the hourly rate
    • Poole College of Management Business HIRE Participants are also subsidized up to $25/hr
  • Full-time enrollment with plans to return to campus in Fall 2026
  • Recommended not to be enrolled in summer school courses, cannot hold other internships/jobs during Summer

Student Requirements

  • Attend an orientation session in late April 2026
  • Complete eight hours of community service during the internship.  Be sure to submit your community service reflection form after you volunteer.
  • Complete a post-assessment survey.
  • Participants are responsible for securing their own housing arrangements. Employers and the Rural Outreach Coordinator are available to help with locating housing.
  • Sign a participation agreement upon accepting a Rural Works! internship offer
  • Once you accept a Rural Works! positions (verbally or in writing) you must withdraw from the interview process of other internship opportunities

Important Dates

  • November – March: Rural Works! internships posted to ePACK on a rolling basis
  • April 1st, 2026: Deadline to submit internship application through ePACK
  • April 2026: Rural Works! student orientation

How Students Apply

  1. Log into your ePACK account
  2. Search “Rural Works!” in keywords
  3. Submit your resume to the job post
  4. Contact Samuel Sanger – swsanger@ncsu.edu if you’re unable to apply in ePack

Helpful Tips

  • Check ePACK regularly starting in December for new internship opportunities.
  • Apply early!  Employers may review applications and hire on a rolling basis.

Questions?

Ashton Poplaski

Career Counselor, College of Humanities and Social Sciences & Rural Works! Coordinator