Immersion Week Module

This is an intensive experiential learning opportunity that prepares NC State graduate students, postdocs, and alumni for the corporate environment. The Accelerate to Industry Immersion module includes a week-long immersion experience for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers that includes signature A2i content along with events and activities unique to the Immersion Week.

This module runs annual at the end of June. Applications open at the beginning of April each year, and the program accepts 50 graduate students/postdoctoral scholars each year.

Topics covered during Immersion Week

Project Management
Communication Styles and Types
Teamwork
Insights from a Corporate Recruiter
Early Career Journey Panel
Leadership
Decoding the Job Offer
Corporate Culture
Types of Jobs and Job Functions

Workshops during Immersion Week

Presentations led by Industry Partners
Feedback sessions (elevator pitch, research pitch, and STAR technique for interviews)
Etiquette Dinner
Case Study and Interdisciplinary Teamwork
Networking

2024 Immersion Week

Are you looking to enhance your career readiness and transition smoothly from academia to industry? Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in the Accelerate to Industry (A2i) Immersion Week 2024, taking place from June 24th to 27th. This intensive program, designed for current graduate students and postdocs, will feature a series of workshops and activities to prepare you for a successful career in industry.

Event Details:
Dates: June 24th-27th, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Mon-Wed), 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Thu)

Location: Centennial Campus

Application Due: May 15th 5:00 pm est.

Notification of Selection: May 24th

Application Here

2024 A2i Graduate Career Fair

Save the Date for Friday, June 28, 2024

Are you ready to accelerate your career? Join us at the A2i graduate student and postdoc career fair on June 28th from 10am – 1pm! Explore exciting career opportunities, connect with industry leaders, and gain valuable insights into transitioning into industry. Don’t miss this chance to expand your network and take the next step towards your dream career!

A2i Alumni Testimonial

“I really had a great experience. I think this program was super useful for someone like me with limited prior industrial experience. In this program, I got the chance to hear from other graduate students who had been in my shoes before starting their job in the industry. In addition, this program was a great networking event where representatives from industrial companies were really helpful and open to talk about their experience and share their knowledge.”

– Sahand Saberi Bosari, Ph.D | BASF

Contact Us

grad-career-readiness@ncsu.edu

1020 Main Campus Drive
Room 2300A
Raleigh, NC 27695-7102