Accelerate is a career prep program series to help you clarify your future direction, build experience, and polish your professional skills to fast track you towards career success. We hope to see you at these events throughout the academic year!
This program is brought to you in partnership with the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Multicultural Affairs (OVPDEMA) and the Career Development Center at Indiana University.
your future direction.
career experience.
your professional skills.
Are you struggling with fitting everything in and keeping your balance? Or does everything at this point seem long--adrenaline has worn off; school might feel hard; relationships might not be coming as quickly as hoped, & maybe you are questioning your major or career path? Glean some tips to buoy yourself and find perspective to make it a great semester.
Friday, September 29, 12-1pm
Wells 009
There might be a lot of talk about dis-abilities, but it's just as important to talk about your strengths and abilities. This workshop will focus on identifying your own superpowers and abilities utilizing Strengths Quest self-assessment and how these can not only be leveraged in the classroom but in the world of work. Pizza provided!
Tuesday, October 3, 6pm-7pm
Wells 009
Virtual workshop to support you with your major/career decision. Get advice from upper class peers who will share how they landed on their major/careers, as well as get practical tips to help you get clear on who you are, what you like, what you are good at, and what matters. IU Career Coach, Rachel Gerber, & Rebecca Guest-Scott, UD Academic Advisor, guide you through this webinar. You don’t have to figure it out alone!
Tuesday, October 19, 4pm-5pm
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Ochmaa Escue, Director of OVPDEI Overseas Studies & Scholarship Program, will discuss why overseas experience can positively impact skill development that employers desire. Learn about the variety of abroad experiences available to students at IU, how to pay for it & when to schedule an overseas experience to fit into your academic experience and co-curricular learning. Pizza will be provided!
Wednesday, October 25, 12-1pm
Wells 009
In this workshop, you will learn about the benefits of gaining work experience as a student with a disability, and how to find and apply for opportunities. Hear from a peer about how she found work experience as a student with a disability. Pizza will be provided for lunch. This event will be followed with a Fehribach Center open house where students can ask 1:1 questions about their summer intern program.
Tuesday, November 7, 12pm-1pm
Wells 009
Followed by Fehribach Center Open House at Career Development Center (Wells 002) from 1pm-3pm
Learn how to highlight the valuable skills you have gained from your semester’s classroom and work experience and make your resume stand out from the crowd through an interactive guided reflection workshop. Students can expect to walk away from this conversation with more awareness of the skills they have, an idea of what skills they might wish to further develop, an idea of expanded career options based on relevant skills, and overall increased employability—gain self-insight and GROW!
Friday, December 1, 12pm-1pm
Wells 009
Get an inside scoop on how on-campus employment works and how to identify opportunities to not only grow your bank account, but skillsets as well!
Friday, January 12, 12pm-1pm
Wells 009
Get internship ready & make your resume and cover letter sparkle! Meet with a career coach as you prepare for the January 31 application deadline for The Fehribach Center internship program. This internship program is for Indiana college students finishing their first year of college through graduation with physical disabilities (mobility, orthopedic, visual, & hearing).
Friday, January 19, 1pm-3pm
Career Development Center, Wells 002
You only have one chance to make a good impression! Learn the art of interviewing--and what steps it takes to get there. It’s the perfect way to prepare for your summer work experience interviews! Pizza provided.
February 13, 6-7:30pm
Wells 009
Are you struggling to find the right fit for a part-time job? Or maybe you want to be your own boss but don't know where to start? This field trip will help you explore what it takes to be your own CEO. Take a tour of The Mill, a state of the art co-working and incubation hub downtown, learn about resources available to you (with funding!), meet local business entrepreneurs and hear from another IU student who started their own profitable gig. Transportation & lunch provided.
February 23, 11:30-1:30pm
The Mill, 642 N Madison St, Bloomington
Registration Required
Get step by step tips and create a personalized action plan to help you build experience & find your summer job/internship. Join this 3-week job club which will help you set aside time to work on your goals and walk away with a professional resume, cover letter, and job/internship search research expertise. Bring technology. Come to all three sessions to earn a certificate & padfolio!
February 27, March 5, March 19
6pm-7pm
Wells 009
Participate in a professional skills workshop to highlight how to mingle, network, professionally present yourself, and get a resume refresh. This event is hosted in conjunction with the OVPDEMA Conference.
Date: March 31
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: IMU Alumni Hall
Secure your summer plan with a job and start building transferrable skills that will fast track you forward.
Date: April 4
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union (IMU)
Summer sendoff drop-in party with special giveaways & snacks. Let us know what you are doing for the summer. Coaches will also be available to do a resume refresh review to make sure you are ready for the summer!
Date: April 28
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: OVPUE - Wells Library
