Forage

These projects are put together and managed by real companies that you would recognize like Citi, Deloitte, GE, JP Morgan, White & Case, Goldman Sachs, BCG and more. It’s a great opportunity to explore and “try out” what it’s like to work in a certain industry, plus you gain a great experience to put on your résumé.

The companies may be involved in your virtual experience. They may engage with you on the platform, and will see the end result of your project work. So take it seriously, it could lead to an opportunity. If they like what you did, they might even begin a recruitment process with you.

Once you start, you are given a hypothetical set of tasks that an employee would be expected to complete on a given workday. By completing the programs, you experience real-world scenarios and gain the practical skills professionals use daily.

• Do work that mirrors real life
  
• Complete modules of tasks from the different divisions of the company you choose
• View video instructions from actual employees
• Access curated resources to help you complete your tasks
• Compare your work with model examples from the company to see how you did and learn from your experience

• Virtual Work Experience Programs are free and open to all
• These programs are self-paced, and it takes 5-6 hours to complete one program
• When completed, you will have gained practical work skills that employers want to see
• Upon completion, you can receive a certificate to put on your resume or LinkedIn profile
• Some firms may invite students who have completed their Virtual Work Experience Program to exclusive online and in-office events