Gain valuable exposure and experience with leading companies
An investment in you
Session Dates
Transparent Costs
Spring/Summer 2025: May 5 to August 5
Fall 2025: August 25 to December 6
6 credits
of your GVSU tuition.
Course code for The Global Career Accelerator
SOC 380
Benefits of the Global Career Accelerator
Get 4 certifications and verified skills for your resume
The program may be financial aid eligible. Program cost is billed to your student account.
Unlock access to an exclusive career network
Build a portfolio of real-world experience with industry-leading companies
Access to coaching and networking events with industry professionals
Project Spotlight: L'Oréal
Project Spotlight: Intel
Analyze environmental data and visualize insights to assess impact and identify areas for improvement for Intel
Develop a consumer prototype for L'Oréal using
the latest digital tools and help break into a new market
Intercultural Competency Skills
Earn Certifications Upon Completion
Build your emotional intelligence skillset.
Develop listening skills that manage bias.
Receive an Intercultural Skills Certification for LinkedIn.
Journalist
Social Media Specialist
Financial Analyst
Discover the possibilities for you and your major, while getting experience and earning credit
Sports Analyst
Business
Strategist
Healthcare
Consultant
You’ll be supported every step of the way.
Teaching Team
Your teaching team is here to support and mentor you through your experience. Attend Drop-In Hours with the team to ask questions and connect with them.
Community
Connect and network with your peers across other universities, ask questions and share some of your projects progress.
HelpHub
Our super-powered chatbot Bodhi has solved 80% of participants' questions in past terms—but get real human help when needed.
2025 Spring/Summer and Fall registration is now open!
Earn credit while building in-demand skills, certifications, and real-work experience.
The GVSU Global Career Accelerator is offered in partnership with Podium Education, the leader in experiential learning, supercharging the undergraduate degree with real-world, project-based experiences that prepare all students for high-growth careers.
The program is offered through Grand Valley State University.
Contact the GVSU Global Career Accelerator Team at (616) 300-2382.
