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About The Global Career Accelerator

Messy Map College to Career Transition

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

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

Live Class

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

Portfolio Project

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

Intercultural

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

Certifications

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

Got questions?

Western Michigan University and
The Global Career Accelerator

WMU 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.

Free Student Resources

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.

Spring registration is now open.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The WMU 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 Western Michigan University.

Contact the WMU Global Career Accelerator Team at (928)-569-5691.

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