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Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC)
cclc@class.cla.umn.edu

CCLC has 2 offices:

Community Involvement
Service-Learning
Off-Campus Study
:
345 Fraser Hall
106 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
p: 612-626-2044
f: 612-624-2538
8 am - 4:30 pm, M-F

CLA Career Services:
135 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
p: 612-624-7577
f: 612-625-4832
8 am - 4:30 pm, M-F

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Benefits of Service-Learning for Students
  • Encourages students to become more engaged in their own education
  • Creates a richer context for learning through community experience
  • Teaches valuable skills that can be applied to their education and work
  • Provides a foundation to build on more advanced classes, such as major projects or individualized research
  • Increases critical thinking and problem-solving ability
  • Deepens understanding of individual and collective roles in social action

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