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Spring Into Action With IT EDP

Spring into action with an immersive professional development experience through the IT Experiential Development Program (IT EDP). 

Don’t miss out –  apply by April 2!

Check out these short-term development assignments, designed to give you experience and exposure to a new project and team. We are always adding new opportunities to the mix, so check back often! 

If one or more of these opportunities look intriguing to you, why not apply? But before you do, be sure to read the program guidelines and have a conversation with your manager. Submit applications  by April 2  using this form.  

Interested in a different type of learning opportunity?

In addition to short-term development assignments, IT EDP also offers “Learn and See” opportunities that will expose you to new roles and teams in a short amount of time. Learn more about opportunity types, what’s involved, and their time commitments:

Opportunity Description Recommended Time Commitment Application Deadline

Informational Interview
(Learn)

An exploratory conversation with someone in a role or on a team that interests you. Approximately one hour No deadline - sign up anytime! 

Meeting Observation
(See)

Observation of a role/team/unit/project meeting Approximately one to two hours No deadline - sign up anytime! 

Short-Term Development Assignment 
(Do)

Temporary assignment while maintaining most other job duties

Nor more than 20% time for six months*

*Development assignments typically last anywhere from one month to one year; six months is best practice

Sign up by April 2, 2025

Find the perfect learning experience for you

Visit the IT EDP webpage for information on eligibility, resources, and all available opportunities. If you have any questions, reach out to the IT EDP project coordination team at it-edp-program@lists.stanford.edu.

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