PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The ASPIRE Program (Accelerated Success Professional Readiness Education Program) is a 3-step, self-paced internship prep certification. The program is designed to help students find internships and full-time positions.
Benefits:
- Earn a Digital certification badge for program completion
- Qualify to participate in Pace University’s PAID “Community Impact” Funded Internship Program
- Access to 130,000+ positions
- Optimize your chances of getting hired!
How to Navigate ASPIRE
International Students: We have a unique program for you, called INSPIRE.
Required Modules
Complete the following modules and the assessments inside.
Step 1. Find your Community
- Explore Career Communities to identify your desired career field
- Join your Career Community
2. Plan and Prepare
- Rock Your Resume
- Pitch & Interviewing (eligibility to apply for “Community Impact” Internships)
- LinkedIn & Handshake Profiles
3. Connect and Apply
- Search for Internships and Jobs
- Unleash Your Inner Professional (eligibility to participate in “Community Impact” Internships)
Check your progress:
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Digital Badge
Earn a Digital certification badge that will look great on your LinkedIn and your resume.
Qualify for PAID Internships
Qualify to participate in Pace University’s PAID “Community Impact” Funded Internship Program.
Access 1000s of Internships
- Access to 130,000+ positions
- Alumni Mentoring
- Employer Events
- Career Fairs
Maximize Qualifications
Optimize your chances of being selected for interviews and getting hired!
READY TO BEGIN?
COMPLETE THE ONLINE GUIDE
Complete a self-guided tour through the Career Communities and join 1-2 to receive exclusive alerts on internships, jobs, and employer events just for you! Reach out to Career Services any time.
ASPIRE: Express Pass to an Internship
During the Winter Break and Summer Break, we offer an Express Pass version of our ASPIRE Program. You can complete the ASPIRE Program in 3 weeks and get your badge by the start of the semester!
Important Information
When deciding the best time to begin your career preparation, consider internship hiring timelines.
- Generally, mid-sized and smaller companies, non-profits/government, and start-ups hire a semester before the internship starts.
- Larger brand companies including accounting, financial services, banking, hospitals, big tech, and media brands have earlier recruitment deadlines. They can start recruiting for opportunities 1 year – 18 months in advance.
We recommend starting no later than the 2nd semester of your 1st year & completing the program by end of January, as the “Community Impact” internships will be posted in February!
Students must complete all required modules and assessments, as indicated in the steps below, to receive the ASPIRE digital certification badge and to be eligible to participate in the Community Impact Pace Funded PAID Internship program. Each module offers you the flexibility to choose between synchronous or asynchronous materials.
When will I receive my badge?
Digital Certification Badges will be distributed at the end of each month, so look out for an email from Credly to accept your badge.
