Accelerate to Industry (A2i+)

Issued by Virginia Commonwealth University

Earners have foundational skills needed to successfully transition from graduate study academia to industry and have attended an in-person event to apply these skills to their career development. Topics they have covered include job search strategies, such as preparing application materials, networking, developing interview skills, and practicing salary negotiation, and career preparation and goal setting.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

Participate in at least 5 hours of synchronous or asynchronous professional development offerings related to Job Search Strategies or Career Preparation/Goal Setting. These offerings can be VCU sponsored or accessed through one of the following VCU partnerships: Beyond Graduate School, Beyond the Professoriate, or Accelerate to Industry (A2i+).
Attend an in-person career development event such as a professional or academic conference, a career development workshop, a networking event, or a career fair.
Submit a written reflection assignment.