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Level Up: A Technology and Innovation College Credit Co-Op

Accenture’s Level Up program gives HBCU and HSI students the tools and opportunities to build careers in the world of innovation and technology.
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Mission and objectives

Level Up will provide students from Historical Black College & Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutes (HSIs) an environment to develop fundamental skills in innovation and technology while fostering the ability to build lasting relationships and career opportunities.

 

The program will work to improve diversity, inclusion, equity, and increase the representation of African American, Black, Hispanic America, and Latinx technology professionals by focusing on the development of the students and creating pathways into the field of technology.

Our first cohort with Microsoft and PVAMU

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Building skills and careers

Student experience

Experience working in a collaborative workspace with access to innovators, academic and community partners, startups, and entrepreneurs working to solve the world’s biggest problems.

Co-Op credit

Ability to claim up to six hours of co-op credit for which can be applied to graduate student co-op electives.

First hand training

Technology training with the opportunity to receive certification.

Accenture opportunities

An opportunity to leave the program with an internship or full-time position at Accenture.

Who is eligible?

  • Rising Sophomores to Graduate Students with an interest in pursuing technology.
  • Open to all disciplines with no minimum GPA requirement.

The experience

Training & workshops

Learn in-demand skills and gain insights into various industries.

Capstone project

Collaborate with the other fellows to solve a challenge using Agile methodology.

Client project

Take ownership of a real client project and deliver value specific to your individual interest.

Lunch & learns

Learn from industry leaders on a variety of topics in a conversational setting.

Networking

Interact with industry experts, gain exposure to executives, join Employee Resource Groups, and participate in office and corporate citizenship events.

Mentorship

Provide a formal point of contact to supplement your experience, and provide advice and guidance as you consider long-term career options.

Partnership opportunities

By investing in HBCU and HSI students with intentionality, Accenture and its partners will continue to build a robust and diverse talent pipeline, while addressing an area of social impact in the communities around us.​

The program expands beyond a traditional internship program, where the focus is not purely "on-the-job training", but rather to build foundational knowledge by exposing students to cutting-edge technologies and practical skills to leverage at any organization.

Benefits of partnering with Accenture on Level Up:

  • Accenture has established the foundation of the Level Up program by working with university partners to craft an experience.
  • This development program is built on a structure to expose students to technical skills with the goal of making them job ready.
  • Supporting Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (ID&E) strategic priorities.

If you are a university or organization interested in learning more about how you can partner with us, reach out to atieno.d.obala@accenture.com.

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