Accelerate to Industry (A2i) is a career development program designed to prepare graduate students and postdoctoral scholars for successful careers in industry. A2i bridges the gap between academia and industry by connecting Boilermakers with industry professionals to cultivate essential skills and connections. Through this program, industry partners can recruit talented graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and guide their career development.
Why Partner with A2i?
Key Components of the A2i Program
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Ready to harness the power of academic collaboration and secure top talent for your organization? Explore partnership opportunities below and contact us at loy2@purdue.edu to get started!
A2i Partner Membership Packages
Elite
Workshops (6) Job Search Strategies or Interview Techniques and Application Writing – (2) Fall, (2) Spring, (2) Summer
- Industry Immersion Featured Partner– Full-Day Participation (Presentation, Leadership Lunch, Workshop)
- Industry Immersion Career Fair Table
- Company Site Visit
- A2i Cohort Bio Sketch Booklet & Electronic Resumes
- Internship Advertisement
- Micro Internship
Premier
- Workshops (3) Job Search Strategies or Interview Techniques and Application Writing – Spring, Summer, Fall
- Industry Immersion – Half-Day Participation (Morning or Afternoon Session)
- Industry Immersion Career Fair Table
- Company Site Visit
- A2i Cohort Bio Sketch Booklet & Electronic Resumes
- Internship Advertisement
Associate
- Workshops (2) Job Search Strategies or Interview Techniques and Application Writing – Spring, Fall
- Industry Immersion – Half-Day Participation (Morning or Afternoon Session)
- Company Site Visit
- A2i Cohort Bio Sketch Booklet & Electronic Resumes
Basic
- Workshops (2) Job Search Strategies or Interview Techniques and Application Writing – Spring, Fall
- Industry Immersion – Half-Day Participation (Morning or Afternoon Session)
Contact Information
Professional Development Office
Physical/ Mailing Address:
Earnest C. Young Hall, Room 170
155 S. Grant St.
West Lafayette, IN 47907-21147
Email Address: profdev@purdue.edu
Phone Number: (765) 494-2600