About The Global Career Accelerator

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

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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. 

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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-term program, you can get real-world experience and increase your marketable skills, making it easier to enter the workforce. 

University of Oregon and The Global Career Accelerator

University of Oregon 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.

Financial Aid Eligible
All Majors Eligible

An investment in you

2025 Session Dates

Summer: June 23 to August 29

Transparent Costs

4 credits

of your UO tuition.

Course code for The Global Career Accelerator

BA410 or CAS410

Financial Aid Eligible and All Majors Eligible

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

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

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Your professional network starts here.

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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.

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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.

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How does it work?

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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.


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 Portfolio

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

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Soft Skills

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

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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.

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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?

2025 Summer registration is now open!

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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The UO Global Career Accelerator is offered in partnership with Podium Education, the leader in experiential learning, supercharging the undergraduate degree with real-world, project-based experiences that prepare all students for high-growth careers.

The program is offered through the University of Oregon.

Contact the UO Global Career Accelerator Team at (541) 348-8201

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