{"id":773,"date":"2025-08-26T10:45:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T14:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.dev.www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/?page_id=773"},"modified":"2025-10-23T15:01:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T19:01:04","slug":"a2i-for-boilermakers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/a2i-for-boilermakers\/","title":{"rendered":"A2i for Boilermakers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A2i for Boilermakers<\/h1>\n
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Forge valuable career connections, develop in-demand skills, and discover exactly what it takes to excel in industry with Purdue\u2019s Accelerate to Industry (A2i) program. As an A2i Boilermaker, you will work directly with industry professionals to explore career options and prepare for a successful transition from academia to industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new A2i cohort is selected in July of each year. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars from any program are eligible to participate. Learn more about the program and how to apply below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A2i is a year-long program that focuses on skill-building in the fall and immersive industry experiences in the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall Programming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fall programming consists of talks, panels, and workshops from subject matter experts and industry leaders in the following areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industry Insights<\/h4>\n\n\n\n