A2i+ Immersion Week
A Career-Ready Conference for Graduate Students. Two Tracks - One Conference.
About A2i+ Immersion Week 2026
Immersion Week is NC State’s premier career-readiness conference designed specifically for graduate students and postdocs preparing for meaningful careers beyond academia. This year, we are expanding Immersion Week into a dynamic, conference-style experience featuring two tailored tracks:
- Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education Track
- STEM Track
Across both tracks, participants engage in high-impact learning, skills-based workshops, and direct interaction with employers who actively hire graduate-level talent.
Who Can Apply
Why Participate? Your Return on Investment
Immersion Week is built around the competencies employers value most in today’s skills-based hiring landscape. By the end of the week, participants will:
- Explore Career Paths With Confidence: Learn from professionals across industry, government, and non-profit sectors as they share their career journeys, job functions, and insights into navigating the modern workforce.
- Translate Your Graduate Training Into Marketable Skills: Understand how your research, writing, teaching, and analytical experiences directly align with what employers are seeking—and practice articulating those strengths clearly and confidently.
- Build Your Professional Network: Connect with recruiters, hiring managers, alumni, and partners who are invested in hiring graduate talent. These conversations often lead to informational interviews, mentorship, and job opportunities
- Gain Hands-On Experience Through Applied Learning: Participate in real-world case studies, team-based challenges, communication exercises, and feedback sessions that mirror tasks performed in non-academic roles.
- Strengthen Core Professional Competencies: From project management and leadership to communication and workplace culture, students leave with practical skills that are immediately applicable to internships, fellowships, and full-time roles.
