Experiences

Required Elevate Experiences

Illinois Tech Students can Gain Global Work Experience from Anywhere

Illinois Tech Students can Gain Global Work Experience from Anywhere

Illinois Tech Career Services

Virtual Internships

Gain real-world, global work experience from anywhere. All you need is a laptop and …

COMPLETE AND OPTIMIZE HANDSHAKE PROFILE

COMPLETE AND OPTIMIZE HANDSHAKE PROFILE

Get Internship-Ready (REQUIRED)

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First-Year Elevate Success Coach Check-in (REQUIRED)

First-Year Elevate Success Coach Check-in (REQUIRED)

Complete a 30-minute check-in with your Success Coach to review your college transition, academic strategies, and co-curricular plan. Students who …

Resume Development with Career Services (REQUIRED)

Resume Development with Career Services (REQUIRED)

Design, review, and complete your first collegiate resume with Career Services. Your resume is the foundation of your professional brand — …

Elevate Mentorship Programs (REQUIRED)

Elevate Mentorship Programs (REQUIRED)

All first-year students are automatically assigned a mentor through the First-Year Experience (FYE). Contact FYE to connect with your assigned …

Find Your Flock – Student Org Membership (REQUIRED)

Find Your Flock – Student Org Membership (REQUIRED)

Join and actively participate in at least ONE student organization, club, or athletic team. Attend a minimum of 3 meetings …

First-Year Elevate Experience Completion (REQUIRED)

First-Year Elevate Experience Completion (REQUIRED)

Complete 3 total contact hours of approved professional exposure experiences — career fairs, info sessions, job shadowing, or workshops. Mix and …

Chicago Adventures – Premiere City and Cultural Experiences (REQUIRED)

Chicago Adventures – Premiere City and Cultural Experiences (REQUIRED)

Explore Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods! Complete a community experience — through Community Affairs, campus events, or a Chicago cultural destination — and submit …

Sophomore Elevate Experience Completion! (REQUIRED)

Sophomore Elevate Experience Completion! (REQUIRED)

Create a professional work product demonstrating your skills — virtual job simulations, certifications, hackathons, research, or other substantial experiences. 10+ hours, …