How Does 1 + 1 = Infinity?
When you combine your world-class Illinois Tech education with real-world, experiential learning opportunities, you open up an infinite number of career possibilities.
Illinois Tech Virtual Internships
Illinois Tech is a one-of-a-kind university, and our hands-on, experiential learning programs are a big reason why. These signature programs will teach you teamwork, creativity, design thinking, and problem-solving—twenty-first century skills that you’ll need to lead and innovate throughout your career.
Begin your journey by participating in a special virtual internship offered by Illinois Tech in partnership with GlobalShala. In this exciting internship you'll learn core competencies and gain valuable work experience that will help you connect the dots between your college education and the next-generation skills that employers seek. Let the virtual internship be your platform to explore, collaborate, solve problems, and lead!
Your Benefits of the Virtual Internship
Employability Skills Communication, collaboration, self-management, problem solving |
Global Exposure Network with students and subject matter experts from around the world |
Professional Development Report writing, business etiquette, and presentation skills |
Personal Growth Self-awareness to be able to identify strengths, weaknesses, and blind spots of your professional personality |
Illinois Tech is offering a $1000 EDGE award to forward-thinking, incoming undergraduate students to help them fund future Elevate experiences! EDGE awards are stackable (meaning you can earn multiple amounts!) and may be earned by completing a virtual internship prior to enrolling to Illinois Tech.
What can I achieve with an EDGE award?
If you enroll in a degree-seeking program at Illinois Tech, you can use the EDGE award for direct expenses related to any Elevate experience. This includes:
- Tuition for study away and research opportunities
- Travel, transportation, and lodging fees for study away, internships, or research opportunities
- Program fees for courses, workshops, and competitions
In addition, rising 9th-12th graders may use their EDGE award for any upcoming Elevate College Prep experience, including summer programs!
To view additional Elevate experiences—internships, research, and study away opportunities—available to Illinois Tech students, we encourage you to explore our Elevate portal. Browse Elevate experiences: https://elevate.iit.edu/channels/prospective-students/