Accelerate

Attend & earn!

When you attend three Accelerate events throughout the year, you'll earn a certificate of accomplishment and a digital badge to showcase on your LinkedIn profile.

But that's not all! Badge earners gain exclusive early entry to the Summer Jobs & Internships Fair in April, where you can connect with employers seeking talented students for summer jobs and internships. Plus, attend four or more events and receive a stylish IU padfolio to help you stay organized and professional.

Note: all the listed Accelerate events are also eligible for Hudson & Holland Scholars’ S.U.C.C.E.E.D. to the End, “development” credit.

Registration on Handshake is always encouraged, but not required for every event—unless otherwise noted.

Mark your calendars: Spring 2026 Workshops

Fehribach Center Resume & Application Assistance Drop-In

Are you a student with a physical disability (mobility, orthopedic, visual, hearing)? Drop in to meet with a career coach as you prepare for the January 31, 2026, application deadline for The Fehribach Center internship program. This paid summer internship program is for Indiana college students finishing their first year of college through graduation with physical disabilities (mobility, orthopedic, visual, & hearing) and are placed in meaningful full-time, paid internships that correlates with their academic major and interests. Housing in Indianapolis is also provided. 

Thursday, January 15, 2026

1:00-3:00 p.m. 

Virtual

Join via Zoom

Find Me a Part-time Job this Semester!

Join us for an engaging hybrid workshop that demystifies student employment, including work-study for on and off campus positions. Meet staff from the student employment office to get an inside scoop on how to find opportunities to not only grow your bank account, but skillsets as well.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Wells 028

PIZZA PROVIDED!

Register on Handshake

Get Ready, Get Set, Go Interview!

You only have one chance to make a good impression! Learn the art of interviewing--and what steps it takes to get there. Hear from upper class students peer mentors about their interviewing experience. It’s the perfect way to prepare for your summer work experience interviews, and dinner is on us!

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

5:30-7:00 p.m.

Wells 028

PIZZA PROVIDED!

Register on Handshake

AI & Interviewing: When to Use AI and When to Talk to a Human

Join us for an exciting in-person workshop where we’ll explore how AI can revolutionize your interview prep. Don’t miss out on this chance to unlock the power of AI and give yourself a competitive edge!

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

  • Leverage AI for job and internship searches: Discover tools and strategies to find the perfect opportunities.
  • Utilize AI for interview prep: Get tips on how AI can help you prepare
  • Understand when it’s best to ask a career coach for assistance

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Virtual - Register to receive the Zoom link!

Register on Handshake

LinkedIn: Beyond the Basics

Want to learn how to leverage LinkedIn to build your presence, search for network connections and research opportunities. This workshop will take you beyond the basics of LinkedIn to give you the skills to take advantage of this professional social networking platform.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Wells 028

PIZZA PROVIDED!

Register on Handshake

Experience Matters: How to Build the Right Kind

Internships might get top billing, but there are many ways to build experience to further your professional development. Join us as we explore those ways to gain experience, such as micro-internships, work-simulations, part-time jobs, group projects and education abroad. Learn how to tell the story of these experiences in meaningful ways.

Thursday, April 9, 2026

5:00-6:00 p.m.

Wells 028

PIZZA PROVIDED!

Register on Handshake

Resume Refresh for Summer

Take advantage of this opportunity to fine-tune your resume for the summer! Drop-in virtually to get personalized guidance on enhancing your resume. Whether you’re seeking internships, part-time jobs, or simply want to showcase the skills you developed this semester, our staff will help you shine. Let’s make your resume sizzle this summer!

Wednesday, April 23, 2026

3:00-5:00 p.m.

Virtual - Register to receive the Zoom link!

Register on Handshake

Previously Offered Sessions: Fall 2025 Workshops

Handshake 101: Kickstart Your Career

Join this interactive workshop designed to help you make the most of Handshake, the ultimate career development platform for college students.

What You'll Learn:

  • How to make an appointment with your career coach
  • Tips and tricks to effectively search for internships and job openings
  • How to connect with professionals and expand your network
  • How to find and make the most of career fairs and on-campus events.

 

Find Me a Part-time Job!

Join us for an engaging workshop that demystifies student employment, including work-study. Meet staff from the student employment office to get an inside scoop on how to find opportunities to not only grow your bank account, but skillsets as well. Learn about best practices for searching and applying for part-time jobs.

Resume 101

Ready to make a resume? Not sure where to start? Join us for this Resume basics workshop where we will break down the individual sections of a resume, learn tips and tricks for writing the best action statements, and discuss how to incorporate AI into resume building.

What You'll Gain:

  • Skill Awareness: Identify the skills you've developed and explore ones you might want to build next
  • Increased Employability: Boost your resume and overall job prospects

GROW Your Resume: In Partnership with FASE

Ready to make your resume shine? Join us for an interactive workshop where you'll learn how to showcase the valuable skills you've gained from your semester’s classes, campus activities, and work experiences. 

ExploreU: A Journey to Your Future #1/3 - Understanding Yourself to Navigate Your Future

Let's kick things off by getting to know you. In this session, you'll dive into what makes you tick - your strengths, what you care about, and what you enjoy. Through fun, hands-on activities, you'll start figuring out what matters most and how that can guide your choices in college and beyond.

What You'll Leave With:

  • A better sense of who you are
  • A snapshot of your top strengths, values, and interests
  • A solid starting point for exploring majors and careers

ExploreU: A Journey to Your Future #2/3 - Target and Identify Major and Career Options

Not sure what to major in or what kind of job you might like? You’re not alone! In this session, we’ll show you how to dig into your options using easy-to-use online tools. You’ll get a chance to explore different majors and careers that match your interests—and maybe even discover something totally new.

You'll Leave With:

  • A list of majors or careers that feel like a good fit
  • Tips and tools to keep exploring on your own
  • More confidence in your direction

ExploreU: A Journey to Your Future #3/3 - Real Ways to Explore Careers

You’ve got some ideas—now it’s time to test them out! In this session, we’ll talk about simple, real-world ways to explore careers without needing everything figured out. From job shadowing and informational interviews to internships and volunteering, you’ll build a list of things you can actually do to learn more about what’s out there.

You'll Leave With:

  • A personalized list of career exploration ideas
  • Tips for reaching out to professionals (without it being awkward)
  • A plan to try at least one new experience this semester

Majors Don’t Define You: Exploring Business from Every Angle

Interested in a career in business? This workshop invites you to explore the many paths into the business world—from marketing and entrepreneurship to analytics and leadership—through majors across campus. You'll learn how to develop a business-focused skill set, connect with opportunities, and build a career that reflects your interests and strengths. Your major is just one piece of the puzzle—let’s look at the whole picture.

Join Megan Ray, Director of Director of Kelley Campus Partnerships and Lisa Hamilton, Associate Director for Exploratory Career Coaching at Career Exploration and Student Employment for this interactive virtual workshop.

Making Decisions: Know Yourself to Know Your Path #1

Making major decisions like what degree to pursue can be challenging. Through this workshop, you’ll take the time to explore what matters to you: your values, interests, personality and skills so you can better plan for a future that makes sense for you! Part #1 of a 2-part series.

Making Decisions: Know Yourself to Know Your Path #2

In part #2 of this series, we will regroup on what students have discovered about themselves and use it as a jumping off point to exploring majors at IUB and careers that can be a good fit for them. Learn how to utilize the ExplorePrograms tool, Vault, and Career guides.