Elevate Your Future

Every day the average brain channels 16,000–60,000 thoughts—ideas, beliefs, imaginations. What do you imagine for yourself—and how can you make it a reality? When it comes to your future career, it takes more than a top-tier education to set yourself up for success.* You also need hands-on, twenty-first century experiences that give you the skills employers are seeking. You want mentorship, a customized career plan, and the confidence to land a great job. Illinois Tech’s one-of-a-kind Elevate Your Future program promises that we will make you and your life success our top priority—education, mentorship, and real-world experiences. Our plan offers you all of it. *A Little Something About Experiences According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 91 percent of employers prefer job candidates with previous work experience. Illinois Tech’s Elevate program gives you access to experiences like internships that prepare you to achieve career success. Your Elevate Journey How does our Elevate Promise work? Here’s a step-by-step guide describing how we’ll chart your pathway to success. 1. Take Part in Guaranteed Experiences Begin your Elevate journey by taking part in an exciting virtual internship before you start college. Then participate in two to three guaranteed Elevate experiences as an Illinois Tech undergraduate. These include an experience in your second year (summer) through an on-campus internship, research, study away, competitions, or other opportunity. 2. Create a Guaranteed “Elevate Your Future” Plan Even before you arrive on campus, a team of mentors will work with you to build your own personalized educational and career plan. You’ll receive guidance from a career adviser, academic mentor, and alumni coach. We’ll help you plan everything from your university coursework to your career pathway. This includes connecting you with high-value professional experiences and networking opportunities that will supercharge your career. 3. Develop Guaranteed “Job Readiness” With a great education and relevant experiences under your belt, you’ll be ready to begin the career you’ve been planning. If you meet requirements of the Elevate Promise, we believe you will receive a job offer within six months of graduation. If you don’t, we’ll help you gain additional skills that you may need.