Join UXForce as a student practitioner and build the skills that employers are looking for — by doing work that actually matters.
UXForce gives you what no classroom can — supervised, real-world experience with real institutions, real users, and real impact on people's lives.
Work on live projects for real institutions with real users — not hypothetical assignments. Your work directly improves digital services that thousands of people depend on.
Develop hands-on proficiency in user research, usability heuristic evaluation, WCAG compliance testing, screen reader evaluation, IA analysis, and accessible design.
Engage with the frontline challenges of the UX field — including designing for AI-driven interfaces, ensuring accessibility in evolving digital systems, and contributing to original research.
Every engagement produces a professional assessment report you can showcase in interviews and include in your professional portfolio.
Receive direct guidance and feedback from experienced usability professionals who review your work and accelerate your growth.
Connect with partner institutions, fellow practitioners, and industry professionals. Receive a UXForce Certificate of Completion documenting your skills and scope of work.
Submit your application with your background, interests, and what you hope to learn. No prior accessibility experience required.
Complete a structured orientation covering WCAG testing, usability evaluation, user research methods, and accessible design principles.
Join a team of 3–5 student practitioners, get matched with a partner institution, and begin your supervised engagement.
Produce a professional UX and accessibility assessment report, present your findings, and receive your UXForce certificate.
UXForce welcomes students from U.S. universities enrolled in graduate or undergraduate programs in:
No prior accessibility experience is required. UXForce provides the methodology training and expert supervision. You provide the curiosity, commitment, and effort.
Students from any U.S. university
Tell us about yourself, your program, and what you hope to learn. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — no deadline, no pressure.