About The Global Career Accelerator

We’re on a mission to get you the career you deserve.

How? By providing an easy-to-access, for-credit, work-based course that adds real, hands-on experience and in-demand skills to your education.

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 education. With this one-semester course, you can get real-world experience, intercultural competence, and increase your marketable skills, making it easier to enter the workforce.

How does it work?

SkillBuilders

We replaced the typical lecture with the highest-quality course videos. Now you can learn in-demand skills at your own pace, with 1:1 support available anytime.

Portfolio

Complete capstone projects developed with top companies that simulate early-career experience, giving you impressive credentials for your resume and LinkedIn.

Soft Skills

Master emotional intelligence to gain a competitive edge in your future job search and stand out in a globally connected workforce.

Career Boost

Upon completion, you'll receive skill badges for your resume and LinkedIn. These unlock special access to full and part-time career opportunities at top companies.

LiveLab

Join students from Harvard, Georgetown, and over 70 other universities twice a week for an online class, collaborating on real-world case studies.

Got questions?

Contact JMU Global Career Accelerator Team at (703) 967-7072 or glp@jmu.edu

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The Global Career Accelerator

JMU's Center for Global Engagement is proud to offer the The Global Career Accelerator to all our career-minded students. This course was designed to be accessible to any major.

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.

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