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experience. skills. certifications. experience.

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

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Gain valuable exposure and experience with leading companies

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

In this semester-long program you'll receive:

Field experience
from top companies

Experience using
top industry tools

3 VCU credits upon completion

Certifications to make you stand out

Access to an early career network

Discover how The Global Career Accelerator supercharges your major

Business
Social Sciences
Natural Sciences
Psychology
Engineering & Tech
Marketing
Arts & Media
Accounting & Finance

2025 Summer and Fall registration is now open!

Earn credit while building in-demand skills, certifications, and real-work experience.

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Discover Your Ideal Track for Success

All tracks feature new AI-enhanced field experiences using ChatGPT from our new partner:

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DataAnalytics

Digital Marketing

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Web Development for Everyone

Digital Marketing

Data Analytics

Coding for Data

Field Experience Spotlight: 

Field Experience Spotlight: 

Field Experience Spotlight: 

Field Experience Spotlight: 

Build AI Chatbot

L'Oreal

Data Insights

OpenAI

Web Analytics

The Grammys

Brand Strategy

charity:water

Product Analytics

The Grammys

Data Visualization

Tableau

Website Localization

Intel

Social Media

OpenAI

Sustainability

Intel

Business Intelligence

Intel

Game Design

charity:water

Eccommerce

Shopify
Coding for Web Image
Coding for Web Image
Coding for Web Image
Coding for Web Image

LED BY DR. ROBERT ALVAREZ

LED BY RITA CIDRE, MBA

LED BY DR. MATTHEW SMALL

LED BY DR. ROBERT ALVAREZ

Former Data Scientist at Intel

Former Marketing Leader at Zillow

Senior Engineer at Google

Former Data Scientist at Intel

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Your professional network starts here.

Upon completion, you will gain special access to a network of great jobs and internships at 100+ leading organizations across 20+ industries.

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Students rave about The Global Career Accelerator

2 out of 3 former Global Career Accelerator students say it was one of the most valuable things they did during college.

95% of former Global Career Accelerator students, who are now in the working world, say it has been beneficial to their career.

STUDENT REVIEW

"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 Data Analytics Track

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The VCU Global Career Accelerator is offered in partnership with Podium Education, the leader in developing online programs that empower universities to prepare students for high-growth careers in the digital economy.

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