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Experience Matters
Your ability to apply the skills you have gained to real-world projects will make you a sought-after professional after you graduate.
Elevate is the umbrella organization at Illinois Tech that connects students with experiential opportunities that allow them to learn the valuable skills that will enable their upward trajectory. These opportunities include on- and off-campus research, internships and co-ops, study away, and additional opportunities such as short courses and competitions to further round out your education.
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New Internships
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The Chamberlain Group
Seeking Summer 2021 Interns for Software Test, Systems Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain Planning, Corporate Accounting, and more | Attending the Spring 2021 Career Fair!
The United States Department of Agriculture Pathways Program
Offers opportunities for students and recent graduates to work in the agricultural, science, technology, math, environmental, management, business and many other fields. | Attending the Spring 2021 Career Fair!
Illinois Green Alliance
Seeking an intern to help them create case studies and tell the stories of sustainable operations in buildings around Chicago. Apply by March 1, 2021. | Attending the Spring 2021 Career Fair!
Professional Skill Development
LinkedIn Learning
Learn business, creative, and technology skills to achieve your personal and professional goals. Examples include Excel, Project Management, and Effective Listening | Free and paid courses, first month free.
Coursera
Build your Career in ML, Data Science, Web Development, Marketing, Health Sciences & More | Free and paid courses.
Trailhead
There are over a million jobs in the Salesforce ecosystem. Check out Trailhead for Salesforce courses! | Free
Udemy
Udemy is an online learning and teaching marketplace with over 130,000 courses and 35 million students. Learn programming, marketing, data science and more | Course prices start around $15.
Unity
Unity is a leading platform for creating and operating interactive, real-time 3D (RT3D) content. With over 750 hours of live and on-demand beginner to advanced content, you’ll find what you need to help you reach your goals | Free
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine is the fastest-growing skill requirement in real-time and 3D graphics. Learn the skills you need to succeed in game development, architecture, film and TV, automotive, and other exciting industries | Free
Professional Licensure Exam Prep
Illinois Tech | Engineering and FE/PE Exam Prep
Illinois Institute of Technology is a leader in providing professional engineering review courses to prepare engineers for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and the Professional Engineering (PE) exams. We offer more than 35 different online review classes to help prepare for the state exam| Paid, Illinois Tech Alumni discount offered.
NSPE | Engineering and FE/PE Exam Prep
Prepare for the FE and PE exam using the National Society of Professional Engineers' licensure test prep resources. | Free and paid resources
Upcoming Hackathons
Expert.ai Natural Language & Text Analytics API Hackathon
Test your development skills and build (or update) a functioning application that uses an expert.ai API. $10,000 in prizes. February 22, 2021 deadline.
Microsoft Azure US Hack for Accessibility
Build an application prototype with Azure for and with people with disabilities in the context of education. The application should be functional with real or sample data. $10,000 in prizes. Open February 12–March 15, 2021.
EOSIO Hackathon: Beyond Blockchain
Build the next generation of impact through the combined power of blockchain and the cloud. In partnership with Google Cloud, Galaxy Interactive, and Mythical Games. $61,500 in prizes. March and April 2021.
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Verto Education
Verto Education is a first-semester abroad program that gives students an opportunity to explore the world while also earning Illinois Tech college credit, and therefore keeps students on a four-year graduation timeline.
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Virtual Career Fairs
The Spring 2021 Career Fair will be held virtually through the InternX platform on February 25. Students and employers will schedule 10-minute video conversations, with employers able to pre-select candidates two weeks in advance of the fair.
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Student Empowerment Leadership and Mentorship
The Illinois Tech Student Empowerment, Leadership, and Mentorship (ELM) Program is a critical and analytical thinking approach to mentoring, leadership and development of high emotional IQ within our community. This is achieved by supporting existing and up-and-coming student leaders to support each other and the wider student body via an organically grown mentor support network. Fulfilling all program requirements will result in a Peer Mentorship Certification, a prestigious qualification. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
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A+, Network+ with Cyber Security
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary of an information security analyst is $93,000, and job growth is expected to increase 18 percent by 2024.Prepare for a career as a cybersecurity engineer, analyst, or administrator with a professional certificate in A+, Network+ with Cyber Security.
IT Leadership, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
Corporations, organizations, and startups need innovation and leadership to develop customer-specific solutions in almost real time. Gain these skills and knowledge with the professional certificate in IT Leadership, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.
Supply Chain Management
The need for logistics to transport goods more efficiently in a global economy is an important factor in a company’s profitability. Gain the skills to enter this field with a professional certificate in Supply Chain Management.
Web Design and Application Development
Growth of e-commerce and a shift to mobile technology are driving demand for web designers and developers. Build the skills to meet changing consumer behavior with a professional certificate in Web Design and Application Development.
Data Management and Analytics
Data use has increased across business, industry, and the government, as well as the need to manage and analyze this data. Prepare for a data career with the professional certificate of Data Management and Analysis.
Cyber Security Management
Experts in cybersecurity management are in growing demand across business, industry, and government. Gain the skills to enter this field with a professional certificate in Cyber Security Management.
Virtual Study Abroad Opportunities
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Remote Internship at a Global Startup Company Through Sage Corps
In today’s world, you can work from anywhere, anytime. We are believers in the value of global experience. And now, we make that possible to do without having to leave your home. As remote work becomes the new normal, it is an important and invaluable experience for college students to participate in a virtual internship without financial, logistical, or other constraints.
API Global Select
Take charge of your academic plans and design your perfect term with API Global Select! API has partnered with some of our top international university partners from around the world to offer their expansive course catalogs virtually to our students for a truly global, borderless and connected semester or quarter experience!
Virtual Internship Through CIS Abroad
Although not a substitute for a traditional on-site experience, virtual internships can serve as an important stepping stone to build up your skills, resume, and cross-cultural understanding. This can be a great foundation for future internships on site. With a virtual internship, work on projects for an international organization from your home base in the U.S. while adding a global perspective to your professional work experience.
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For students, families, staff, and faculty: elevate@iit.edu
For corporate partners: corporate.relations@iit.edu