01/15/21 Student Opportunity Center (SOC) has joined forces with labor market analytics firm Esmi, adding the latter's job postings and internship information to SOC's database of experiential learning opportunities across the United States. The SOC platform helps connect students with "high-quality experiential activities that bridge the gap between course curricula and workforce needs," according to the company. Combined with Esmi's job listings, labor market data and analysis of in-demand workforce skills, the platform can help institutions adjust their campus programs to meet workplace needs. Esmi's data also includes virtual opportunities, so students can benefit from experiential learning remotely during the pandemic.