Get real-world experience. certifications. skills.

PennState is proud to partner with Podium Education to bring you The PennState Global Career Accelerator where you can add real-world experience to your resume for-credit and get access to an exclusive career network.

Earn real-world experience for college credit.

Four people, each representing a job title: AE, Creative Director, Social Media Marketer, and Sales Operations Analyst.

Gain valuable exposure and experience with leading companies

Gain field experience and certifications in high-demand careers while earning college credit.

Get work experience and college credit

In this semester-long program you'll receive:

Field experience
from top companies

Experience using
top industry tools

3 PennState credits upon completion

Certifications to make you stand out

Access to an early career network

Discover how The Global Career Accelerator supercharges your major

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Business

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Social Sciences

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Natural Sciences

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Psychology

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Arts & Media

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Marketing

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Accounting

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Engineer & Tech

Registration is now open.

Get real-world experience and industry certifications, all while earning credit this term.

Get field experience from our brand partners

"I got my current position because of the skills I gained in the program. It was the highlight of my undergraduate experience."

Mackenzie R.

B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies

Alumna of the Global Career Accelerator

The program designed to get students hired

The Global Career Accelerator has helped 10,000+ students level-up their career.

We’re here to make you stand out.

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In a world where employers expect more than a diploma, you need more than just good grades.

95%

of Global Career Accelerator alumni report career benefits

84%

of past participants said the program made their college degree more valuable

78%

say The Global Career Accelerator made them a more competitive candidate for jobs