Imagine being able to step into the shoes of a professional at top companies like Citi, KPMG, EY, JPMorgan, and Bloomberg all from your laptop, at your own pace, and completely free. That’s exactly what Forage offers.
Forage partners with leading global employers to create virtual job simulations that let college students experience real workplace tasks. These programs are designed to help you understand what it’s like to work in different industries finance, consulting, banking, Audit, Investment management, and more, while developing in demand skills that recruiters look for.
Each simulation takes just a few hours to complete and provides you with
- Hands on learning experiences modeled after actual projects employees work on.
- Professional certificates you can add to your resume and LinkedIn profile.
- Career insights that help you decide which path best fits your interests and strengths.
- Credibility with employers, many Forage partners actively recruit from students who’ve completed their programs.
Take a look at Forage opportunities in Economics and Business. Sign up here to learn more.
According to Forage’s mission, their goal is to “democratize access to great careers” by breaking down barriers between education and employment. They have over five million students participating worldwide. Forage has become one of the most powerful tools for bridging the gap between classroom learning and real world experience.
By completing a Forage project, you’ll not only gain practical, technical, and soft skills, but you’ll also learn how to communicate your experiences effectively, whether on your resume, LinkedIn, or in future interviews.
If you’re interested in building your professional experience and exploring career paths with nationally recognized companies, fill out this Google Form. Binghamton University Students will be invited to an upcoming event that will walk you through how to showcase your Forage experience and use it to elevate your career.
For any questions, please contact Michael Lorusso, Assistant Director of Internship Education, at mlorusso@binghamton.edu.
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