Elevate affords stakeholders, collaborators, and participants access to our premier global professional ecosystem.
CAREER READY. EMPLOYER READY. FUTURE READY.
Elevate Your Future Today.
WHAT IS ELEVATE?
Starting before enrollment and continuing through graduation, you’ll build the real-world experience and professional qualifications that today’s employers require.
Our global network connects stakeholders, collaborators, and participants to premier professional opportunities worldwide. We deliver programming and co-curricular activities that position our graduates among the most competitive workforce candidates globally.
Every Illinois Tech student graduates prepared to excel from day one—equipped with the distinctive, relevant education and practical expertise that defines our commitment to scientific, technological, and professional innovation.
📅 Upcoming Elevate Events – November 2025
Elevate Virtual Office Hours
Friday, November 7, 2025 | 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM | Online Event
Continue your professional development with personalized virtual support.
Register now
â–¶ YOUR NEXT STEPS
Join Your Cohort
Log into Campus Groups/312 and search:
Year 1: “Elevate Year 1 (First Year)”
Year 2: “Elevate Year 2 (Sophomores)”
Complete the Terms & Conditions form to activate your membership.
Access Your Checklist
Navigate to your 312 home page and locate ‘My Checklists’ on the right side of your screen. Your personalized checklist shows required activities and exciting electives for your year.
Book Your Success Coach Meeting
Schedule your 30-minute check-in to create your career roadmap and get all your questions answered.
📅 First-Year Book Now
📅 Second-Year Book Now
Explore the Elevate Portal
Visit and explore elevate.iit.edu to discover paid internships, research opportunities, professional workshops, and digital badge requirements.
â–¶ HOW IT WORKS
Structured Professional Development
Students complete year-appropriate activities designed to build essential career skills, from LinkedIn profile creation to internship securing to leadership development.
Digital Credentialing System
Earn and level-up professional development badges that verify your competencies to your community of practice and employers. These LinkedIn-ready credentials demonstrate real skills in areas like Digital Literacy, Professional Communications, Leadership Development, and Career Critical Thinking.
Personal Success Coach
Every student receives dedicated support from a Success Coach who provides guidance, tracks progress, and ensures no student falls behind in their professional development journey.
Guaranteed Experience
Students who complete all experience requirements may receive access to guaranteed professional experience opportunities, including internships, research projects, and leadership roles.
â–¶ STUDENT BENEFITS
* Based on Illinois Tech First-Destination Survey data
** Subject to program requirements and availability
â–¶ YEAR-BY-YEAR JOURNEY
Pre-College (Summer)
Digital literacy, LinkedIn creation, career exploration, plus many more optional enhancements to fit your guaranteed success!
First Year
Resume development, campus engagement, professional foundation building, plus many other optional enhancements to fit your guaranteed success!
Sophomore Year
Internship preparation, mock interviews, portfolio development, leadership experiences, plus many additional enhancements to fit your guaranteed success!
Junior Year (In Development)
Secured internships, advanced networking, industry-specific skill development
Senior Year (In Development)
Job search strategy, graduate school preparation, career launch
📢 Important Update
We are currently updating Junior and Senior Year Tracks — Stay tuned for more information!
â–¶ WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Incoming First Year Students: Join during pre-college summer programming
Current Students: Current first-year and sophomore students can enter the experiences for 2025-2026
All Illinois Tech Majors Welcome: Engineering, Business, Architecture, Computing, Humanities, Design and Applied Technology students are strongly encouraged to join.
🎯 EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE!
Students who successfully complete all the Elevate requirements and don’t secure employment within six months of graduation may be eligible for additional upskilling support programs and options at Illinois Tech.
GET STARTED TODAY
Ready to Elevate Your Future?
Contact: elevate@illinoistech.edu
You must read and accept all Elevate legal terms, conditions and requirements!
JOIN ELEVATE NOW!Career Services, McCormick Tribune Campus Center, Suite 106
Learn more by exploring our Elevate programming resource hub:
Illinois Tech Careers & Elevate Hub
You, Elevated.
