We’re on a mission to get you the career you deserve.
How? By providing an easy-to-access, for-credit, work-based program that adds real, hands-on experience and in-demand skills to your college degree.
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 bachelors degree. With this one-semester program, you can get real-world experience 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 ever. 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 certifications 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 certifications 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.
Wayne State University and The Global Career Accelerator
Wayne State is proud to offer the The Global Career Accelerator to all our career-minded students. This program was designed to be accessible to any major and fit into your degree. NO PREREQUISITES REQUIRED.
6 Credits: Business / General Elective OR3 Credits: Engineering Elective
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Students from 80+ partner institutions enroll in The Global Career Accelerator and gain access to an exclusive career network and events.
Transparent costs
3 or 6 credits
+
$1,800
Podium Education program fee
of your Wayne tuition
Trusted by top universities
Over 10,000 students have enrolled in The Global Career Accelerator, boosting their resumes and chances of scoring their dream job.
2025 Summer and Fall registration is now open.
Earn credit while building in-demand skills, certifications, and real-work experience.
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.
The Wayne State Global Career Accelerator is offered in partnership with Podium Education, the leader in developing online experiences that empower universities to prepare students for high-growth careers in the digital economy.
The program is offered through Wayne State University.
Contact the Wayne State Global Career Accelerator Team at (313) 513-7671.
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