Curious about life beyond academia?
The NC State Accelerate to Industry+ (A2i+) program presents Career Insights, a series of 1-hour virtual workshops designed for graduate students and postdocs exploring careers in industry, government, and non-profit sectors. Through dynamic talks and panels with professionals, you’ll gain essential skills in career exploration, communication, teamwork, leadership, project management, regulatory affairs, and more. Each session offers practical strategies—such as applying AI in the workplace, networking with purpose, and translating your advanced skills for employers.
Register for each individual session through the NC State Graduate School workshop registration system. When registering, please note the following:
- Under “Workshop Name,” select “Career Readiness Programs: A2i+ Career Insights (Date of Choice)” to sign up for your desired session.
- Non–NC State graduate students are eligible to register only for Career Insights sessions.
Workshop Schedule
Your graduate education has prepared you to excel. Learn how to translate your expertise and strengths with early-career habits to propel you towards a positive industry career trajectory.
Graduate school builds deep expertise, but success in unfamiliar professional environments requires a different way of thinking. In this session, our speaker will share a practical framework for recognizing existing strengths, addressing key gaps, and developing the mental models needed to adapt, learn quickly, and operate with
clarity.
