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Bridging the Gap From Education to Employment.

An intensive remote work experience where you'll solve real business challenges, engage directly with employers, and build a portfolio of professional work.

  • ✔Gain real-world project experience
  • ✔Receive expert career coaching
  • ✔Network with industry leaders
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72%

of employers agree that graduates with internship experience have better skills and attitudes.

Source: Institute of Student Employers, Student Development Survey 2024.

13%

Global Youth Unemployment Rate

40%

of employers have difficulty finding entry-level candidates with required skills

Source: World Economic Forum

The Problem Students Face

Many ambitious university students graduate with strong academic knowledge but struggle to secure top roles. They often lack the tangible project experience employers demand, find it difficult to articulate their skills in interviews, and don't have a professional network to open doors. This creates a difficult gap between education and employment.

Our Solution: A Program Built for Impact

We bridge the gap with a structured, experience-based program focused on flexible microlearning and three core pillars.

🏢

Real Employer Projects

Go beyond theory by solving complex, real-world challenges for a partner company. You'll work in a team to deliver projects that have a genuine business impact.

👨‍🏫

Expert Career Coaching

Receive constant guidance from a dedicated Program Lead and Career Coach who facilitate sessions, provide feedback, and support your professional development.

🤫

The Hidden Curriculum

We explicitly teach the unwritten rules of the workplace: professional communication, effective teamwork, time management, and leadership.

The Outcomes: Demonstrable Work Readiness

You won't just leave with experience; you'll leave with proof of your capabilities and the confidence to succeed.

Your Career Launch Kit

  • →A polished, experience-led CV.
  • →A STARR Storybook to ace interviews.
  • →A professional portfolio of your project work.

Work Readiness Skills Developed

  • ✔Human Skills
  • ✔AI Skills
  • ✔Virtual Working Skills
  • ✔Professional Networking
  • ✔Career Confidence

How It Works: Your 5-Week Curriculum

A structured journey to build your skills and career assets, week by week.

1

Project Work

Weeks 1-4 are dedicated to four distinct, high-impact projects in Business Strategy, People & Culture, Marketing, and AI Integration.

2

Live Sessions

Engage in weekly project briefings, employer presentations, and optional workshops on networking and job searching.

3

Career Progression

Week 5 is an intensive career launchpad, focused on CV building, interview practice, and creating your professional portfolio.

Example Weekly Projects

Tackle the kind of high-level strategic challenges you'd face in a graduate role.

Develop a full international market entry plan or design a multi-year strategy to defend a company's competitive advantage.

Design a compelling Employer Value Proposition (EVP) and a 90-day onboarding plan, or redesign a company's performance management and incentive systems.

Create a comprehensive, budgeted Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy for a new product, or map a customer journey to execute a full brand repositioning.

Build a business case for an AI-powered customer support model, or design a machine learning system for prioritizing sales leads.

Your Career Launch Kit

You'll leave the program with tangible assets to use in your job search immediately.

📄

A Polished CV

An optimised CV that highlights your new skills and project experience.

📖

A STARR Storybook

A structured collection of examples to help you answer competency-based interview questions.

💼

A Professional Portfolio

A tangible showcase of your work to share with employers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The program requires a commitment of 10-15 hours per week. This includes live sessions, team collaboration, and independent work on your projects.

No. The program is designed for ambitious university students from all disciplines. The skills you will learn—such as strategic thinking, communication, and project management—are valuable in any industry.

We partner with a range of innovative companies, from fast-growing startups to established industry leaders. Our goal is to provide you with relevant and challenging project experiences.

Enrolment is Now Open!

Our next cohort starts on **October 27th, 2025**. Spaces are limited to ensure a high-quality, personal experience for every participant, so apply now to secure your spot.

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