Wabash College has joined a partnership designed to help students explore multiple disciplines in the tech industry guided by active professionals.
The partnership links Wabash and five other Great Lakes Colleges Association institutions with Possible, a career exploration company, in designing a tech industry career accelerator that supplements the resources provided by each campus’ professional development efforts.
“We are pleased to collaborate with GLCA colleagues to invest in 10 Wabash students this summer,” said Cassie Hagan, director of professional development and the Center for Innovation, Business, and Entrepreneurship. “Possible has created a program that will allow students to gain a better understanding of the breadth of opportunities the sector represents and our graduates will be well prepared to be successful in many of these roles. This unique opportunity to explore career possibilities and gain advice will serve students well in any field.”
In addition to Wabash, other participating institutions include Allegheny College, Denison University, Earlham College, Kenyon College, and Oberlin College.
With a scaffolded curriculum focused on in-demand career paths, this interactive program has students engage with industry professionals every weekday for five weeks. Students’ career education will occur through a mix of networking sessions, projects, workshops, panels, and events.
From marketing to operations to product management, these unique sessions are taught by working industry professionals via live, virtual instruction. Students will learn from recruiters, hiring managers, founders, and individual contributors from companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Square, Etsy, and Modern Treasury.
The program will launch in the summer of 2024.
“It is an honor to be able to partner with Wabash College,” said David Chase, CEO of Possible. “Not only will students get an opportunity to network and gain insight from top industry professionals, but they will also network with peers at five other top liberal arts schools. This experience will lead to exposure and clarity on available careers and ensure they are better equipped to enter the job market and kick-start their careers.”
The tech sector, both technical and non-technical, continues to be influential within the state, representing nearly 119,000 jobs in Indiana. In 2022, Indiana tech workers’ median wages were 95% higher than the median for all occupations, according to CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology industry and workforce.
Students can sign up for a virtual information session on Handshake, scheduled for Jan. 18, 2024. The Professional Development team will announce more about the application process before the end of the semester. Faculty and staff nominations will also be accepted.