About the UM-Flint Career Accelerator

We’re on a mission to get you the career you deserve.

How? By providing an easy-to-access, for-credit, work-based program that adds real, hands-on experience and in-demand skills to your college degree. 

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Are you prepared for the transition from college to career?

Undergraduate students are faced with a unique challenge of completing an internship while also pursuing their bachelors degree. With this one-Semester program, you can get real-world experience and increase your marketable skills, making it easier to enter the workforce. 

University of Michigan-Flint and the UM-Flint Career Accelerator

UM-Flint is proud to offer the UM-Flint Career Accelerator to all our career-minded students. This program was designed to be accessible to any major and fit into your degree.
NO PREREQUISITES REQUIRED.

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Program Experience

Join students from Harvard, Georgetown, and over 70 other universities for live online class, collaborating on real-world case studies.

LiveLab

We replaced the typical lecture with the highest-quality course videos ever. Now you can learn in-demand skills at your own pace, with 1:1 support available anytime.

SkillBuilders

Complete capstone projects developed with top companies that simulate early-career experience, giving you impressive certifications for your resume and LinkedIn.

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Master emotional intelligence to gain a competitive edge in your future job search and stand out in a globally connected workforce.

Soft Skills

Upon completion, you'll receive certifications for your resume and LinkedIn. These unlock special access to full and part-time career opportunities at top companies.

Career Boost

Got questions? Chat with a Program Advisor.

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Your student network starts here

Students from 100+ partner institutions enroll in the UM-Flint Career Accelerator and gain access to an exclusive career network and events.

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Trusted by top universities

Over 10,000 students have enrolled in the UM-Flint Career Accelerator, boosting their resumes and chances of scoring their dream job.

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Get real-world experience and industry certifications, all while earning credit this term.

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