How? By providing an easy-to-access, for-credit, work-based program that adds real, hands-on experience and in-demand skills to your college degree. 

Undergraduate students are faced with a unique challenge of completing an internship while also pursuing their bachelors degree. With this one-semester program, you can get real-world experience and increase your marketable skills, making it easier to enter the workforce. 

We replaced the typical lecture with the highest-quality course videos ever. Now you can learn in-demand skills at your own pace, with 1:1 support available anytime.

Complete capstone projects developed with top companies that simulate early-career experience, giving you impressive credentials for your resume and LinkedIn.

Master emotional intelligence to gain a competitive edge in your future job search and stand out in a globally connected workforce.

Upon completion, you'll receive skill badges and company certifications for your resume and LinkedIn. These unlock special access to full and part-time career opportunities at top companies.

Join students from Harvard, Georgetown, and over 70 other universities twice a week for an online class, collaborating on real-world case studies.

Got questions?

Illinois Tech is proud to offer the The Global Career Accelerator to all our career-minded students. This program was designed to be accessible to any major and fit into your degree.
NO PREREQUISITES REQUIRED.

Your Career Prep Timeline: A Year-by-Year Guide

Follow this timeline to build your skills, gain experience, and make informed career decisions each college year. From exploring paths to launching your job search, these actionable steps will set you up for post-graduation success. Dive in and start planning your future.

Earn credit while building in-demand skills, credentials, and real-work experience.

The Illinois Tech Global Career Accelerator is offered in partnership with Podium Education, the leader in developing online experiences that empower universities to prepare students for high-growth careers in the digital economy.

The program is offered through Illinois Institute of Technology.

Contact the Illinois Tech Global Career Accelerator Team at (708) 960-9755.

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