With grant funding from the Strada Education Foundation, the pilot includes five State System universities from different regions of Pennsylvania:
- Cheyney (southeast)
- Commonwealth (north central)
- East Stroudsburg (northeast)
- Shippensburg (central)
- Slippery Rock (west)
PASSHE intends to expand the initiative to all 10 State System universities after the pilot is complete.
Research from the Strada Education Foundation indicates that students who engage in high-quality work-based learning, especially paid internships, are more confident in their skills, more likely to secure higher-paying jobs after graduation, and more satisfied with their education and career choices.
