{"id":757,"date":"2025-08-25T10:27:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T14:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.dev.www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/?page_id=757"},"modified":"2025-10-23T15:13:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T19:13:20","slug":"what-is-a2i","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/what-is-a2i\/","title":{"rendered":"What is A2i?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-banner purdue-home-teritary-hero \">\n        <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-teritary-hero__header\">What is Accelerate to Industry (A2i)?<\/h1>\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-teritary-hero__content\">\n                \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section has-padding-bottom-large  page-layout-wide\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Accelerate to Industry (A2i) is a career development program designed to transition highly skilled graduate students and postdoctoral scholars from academia to industry. Participants in this program will work directly with leading industry partners to explore job search strategies, develop transferable skills, network with professionals, and engage in exclusive recruitment opportunities. The goal of this program is to equip Boilermakers with the skills necessary to land coveted industry positions and solve today&#8217;s toughest industry challenges.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section has-black-background  page-layout-wide\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-dust-gold-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-392abf6e5f28c040e98430303b4f9584\">Key Components of the A2i Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-a9cb35ba-6c73-4af6-908d-ea3afe0b9ea4\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-a9cb35ba-6c73-4af6-908d-ea3afe0b9ea4\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Industry Immersion<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-a9cb35ba-6c73-4af6-908d-ea3afe0b9ea4\">\n                    \n\n<p>A semester-long program where participants visit leading companies, engage with industry professionals, and gain insights into corporate operations and cultures. This immersive experience helps bridge the gap between academic learning and industry practice.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-7c64b283-58ce-4cad-a5a5-8cf1646105c3\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-7c64b283-58ce-4cad-a5a5-8cf1646105c3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Professional Development<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-7c64b283-58ce-4cad-a5a5-8cf1646105c3\">\n                    \n\n<p>Regular workshops focused on developing key professional skills such as communication, leadership, and project management. These sessions ensure that participants are well-rounded and ready to meet the demands of industry roles. Sessions are also offered on interview techniques, cover letters, and resume writing.<br><\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-5cc606c7-0618-48bb-9591-75bacfe65c84\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-5cc606c7-0618-48bb-9591-75bacfe65c84\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Mentorship and Coaching<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-5cc606c7-0618-48bb-9591-75bacfe65c84\">\n                    \n\n<p>Experienced industry mentors provide personalized guidance and support, helping participants navigate their career paths and make informed decisions about their futures.<br><\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-44c07f72-46d5-4439-afca-04f9687ea273\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-44c07f72-46d5-4439-afca-04f9687ea273\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Career Fairs and Networking Events<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-44c07f72-46d5-4439-afca-04f9687ea273\">\n                    \n\n<p>Exclusive events where participants can connect with potential employers, learn about job opportunities, and build valuable professional networks.<br><\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-5002d527-e1cc-4aec-975c-09deff3d86aa\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-5002d527-e1cc-4aec-975c-09deff3d86aa\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Project-based Learning<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-5002d527-e1cc-4aec-975c-09deff3d86aa\">\n                    \n\n<p>Collaborative projects 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concerns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/a2i-for-boilermakers\/\">boilermakers<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/a2i-industry-partners\/\">industry partners<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-large  page-layout-wide\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile 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