THE GLOBAL CAREER ACCELERATOR

Career Rotation

Explore multiple career paths and discover your future while completing hands-on projects from a variety of industries.

Gain valuable exposure and experience with leading companies

An Investment in You

Session Dates

Fall: August 31, 2026 to December 12, 2026

Course Code(s) for The Global Career Accelerator

• SOC 380 | 3 Credits (Elective)

Benefits of The Global Career Accelerator

  • Get 4 certifications and verified skills for your resume
  • Unlock access to an exclusive career network
  • Build a portfolio of real-world experience with industry-leading companies
  • Access to coaching and networking events with industry professionals

Transparent Costs

3 GVSU credits

of your standard tuition

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The program may be financial aid eligible. Program cost is billed to your student account.

Intro to Web Development with HTML & CSS

  • Build amazing websites in minutes with ChatGPT.
  • Create beautiful mobile and desktop experiences using UI/UX best practices.
  • Earn a Web Development Intel project certification for your resume and LinkedIn.

Web Development with JavaScript & APIs

  • Accelerate your career with in-demand coding skills.
  • Enhance your portfolio by building front end web apps using JavaScript.
  • Receive an AI-powered JavaScript certification for your resume and LinkedIn.

Intercultural Competency Skills

  • Build your emotional intelligence skillset.
  • Develop listening skills that manage bias.
  • Receive an Intercultural Skills certification for LinkedIn.
certification badge: Intercultural Skills — Collaborating with a diverse and global team with UNESCO

Earn Certifications Upon Completion

The Global Career Accelerator certification badge: AI Professional Skills — Applying AI to real-world projects with OpenAI
The Global Career Accelerator certification badge: Web Development — Building a website using AI with Intel
The Global Career Accelerator certification badge: AI-Powered JavaScript — Developing an app and OpenAI chatbot with L'Oréal

Brand Project Spotlight

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You'll dive headfirst into a compelling Data Analysis project with Intel's Sustainability team:


  • Apply professional data analysis and visualization techniques in a real-world context.
  • Navigate intricate sustainability-related business problems.
  • Craft insightful, data-driven recommendations.

Discover the possibilities for you and your major, while getting experience and earning credit

Sports Analyst

Journalist

Business Strategist

Social Media Specialist

Healthcare Consultant

Financial Analyst

You’ll be supported every step of the way.

Teaching Team

Your teaching team is here to support and mentor you through your experience. Attend Drop-In Hours with the team to ask questions and connect with them.

Community

Connect and network with your peers across other universities, ask questions and share some of your projects progress.

HelpHub

Our super-powered chatbot Bodhi has solved 80% of participants' questions in past terms—but get real human help when needed.

Registration is now open.

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

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