Accelerate to Industry (A2i)^TM

A 4-week development series comprised of presentations from industry speakers and workshops lead by faculty and professional development experts. The JSS covers a broad range of topics, including: career exploration, resume preparation, interviewing strategies, salary negotiation, business communication, networking, teamwork & collaboration. Graduate students and postdocs in all stages of their training can participate in this module.

*Participants must complete this module to participate in Industry Immersion Week.

In response to the recruitment needs of sponsor partners, selected trainee participants will be invited to partner sites to observe company culture and network with professionals.

This module establishes opportunities for companies and agencies to work directly with UTMB for recruitment. More than advertising, we recruit outstanding candidates who match internship criteria, and we prepare application portfolios to assist company liaisons with the selection process.

This practicum is a 12-week development series during which UTMB graduate students and postdocs learn to leverage their technical backgrounds and creativity to move ideas and projects forward as a part of a cross-disciplinary team. Each partnering company will work with a multidisciplinary team on a project that is relevant to the company. Team members will be recruited based on company needs.

This is an intensive experiential learning opportunity that prepares UTMB graduate students, postdocs, and alumni for the non-academic environment. The Accelerate to Industry Immersion module includes a 2-to-5-day immersion experience for graduate students and postdocs that includes signature A2i content along with events and activities unique to the Immersion Week. The activities can include, a Leadership Lunch Series, career fair, resume and LinkedIn feedback sessions, career panel and networking sessions, and a week-long team project.