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App State is proud to partner with Podium Education to bring you The App State Global Career Accelerator where you can add real-world experience to your resume for-credit and get access to an exclusive career network.
Gain valuable exposure and experience with leading companies
Gain field experience and certifications in high-demand careers while earning college credit.
In this semester-long program you'll receive:
Field experience
from top companies
Experience using
top industry tools
6 App State credits upon completion
Certifications to make you stand out
Access to an early career network
Discover how The Global Career Accelerator supercharges your major
2025 Summer registration
is now open!
Earn credit while building in-demand skills, certifications, and real-work experience.
Discover Your Ideal Track for Success
All tracks feature new AI-enhanced field experiences using ChatGPT from our new partner:
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DataAnalytics
Digital Marketing
Career Rotation
Codingfor Data
Web Developmentfor Everyone
Web Development for Everyone
Digital Marketing
Data Analytics
Coding for Data
Field Experience Spotlight:
Field Experience Spotlight:
Field Experience Spotlight:
Field Experience Spotlight:
Field Experience Spotlight:
Build AI Chatbot
L'Oreal
Data Insights
OpenAI
Web Analytics
The Grammys
Web Analytics
The Grammys
Brand Strategy
charity:water
Product Analytics
The Grammys
Social Media
charity:water
Data Visualization
Tableau
Website Localization
Intel
Social Media
OpenAI
Sustainability
Intel
UX/UI & Prototyping
L'Oreal
Business Intelligence
Intel
Game Design
charity:water
Eccommerce
Shopify
LED BY DR. ROBERT ALVAREZ
LED BY RITA CIDRE, MBA
LED BY DR. MATTHEW SMALL
LED BY DR. ROBERT ALVAREZ
LED BY A TEAM OF EXPERTS
Former Data Scientist at Intel
Former Marketing Leader at Zillow
From all other tracks
Senior Engineer at Google
Former Data Scientist at Intel
Your professional network starts here.
Upon completion, you will gain special access to a network of great jobs and internships at 100+ leading organizations across 20+ industries.
Students rave about The Global Career Accelerator
2 out of 3 former Global Career Accelerator students say it was one of the most valuable things they did during college.
95% of former Global Career Accelerator students, who are now in the working world, say it has been beneficial to their career.
STUDENT REVIEW
"I got my current position because of the skills I gained in the program. It was the highlight of my undergraduate experience."
Mackenzie R.
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies
Alumna of the Data Analytics Track
The App State Global Career Accelerator is offered in partnership with Podium Education, the leader in experiential learning, supercharging the undergraduate degree with real-world, project-based experiences that prepare all students for high-growth careers.
The program is offered through Appalachian State University.
Contact the App State Global Career Accelerator Team at (828) 266-0396.
