About The Global Career Accelerator

We’re on a mission to get you the career you deserve.

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.

Are you prepared for the transition from college to career?

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.

How does it work?

Video Lessons

Live Class

Portfolio Project

Intercultural

Certifications

Learn new skills through self-paced videos from industry experts and real-world case studies.

Participate in a virtual global classroom. These are set meeting times for interactive group discussions.

Complete individual and group projects that simulate early-career work experience with real-world brands.

Develop emotional intelligence skills that will help you stand out in your future job search.

Upon completion, earn skills badges and brand certificates to boost your resume.

Got questions?

Chat with a Program Advisor →

University of Illinois Chicago and The Global Career Accelerator

UIC 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.