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A Fortune 1000 work-based learning experience for ambitious, underrepresented students
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We Call It an Externship
Discover and develop future innovators
Engaging Externs Within Diverse Communities
We engage students from our extensive network based on your impact initiative's community of focus
Developing Customizable and Scalable Learning Experiences
Our team also creates a comprehensive and customized educational journey that aligns with your learning outcome
Guiding Externs and Brands to Success
During the 6 to 8 week immersive learning experience, we guide both externs and companies towards success, while sharing student progress and performance
Connecting Extern Innovators to Corporate Leaders
Top students present to management teams, creating an opportunity to discuss industry insights and feedback as you gauge your future leaders
A New Era of Impact Programming
A hybrid e-learning, live experience
Career Launch & Network Expansion
1 out of 2 students secure a Fortune 1000 job, 96% of students report increased career readiness and employability
Skill-Based Volunteering & Mentorship
Your team imparts knowledge, draws inspiration, and elevates their volunteer and philanthropic achievements
Brand Elevation
Employee-facing, customer-facing, and shareholder facing brand elevation
Actionable Business Strategy
Gain Marketplace and Operational Insights From Gen Z Leaders
Realize Your Social Impact & DE&I Recruiting Goals
Students develop industry-relevant skills,receive career guidance, and gain access to Fortune 1000 employment opportunities
Diverse Student Pipeline Network
We identify, up-skill and assess the ambitious members of the community you're looking to impact.
Externships in Action
Fortune 1000 Collaborations
Gen-Z Web3 Leaders from Underserved Communities
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Students educated and engaged to add real strategy towards HSBC's entrance into Web 3.
300+ Students from 80 Countries
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Students up-skilled to aid their community's local consevation challenges,
25,000+ Black and LatinX Students
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Students received digital and career readiness training, upskilling, and mentorship.
PARTNERSHIP
Multi-year commitment—100+ programs
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One of our most successful programs to date, with more than 1,000 students in its first year, is a remote, consulting externship offered through Paragon One. Our goal is to go deep and to provide students from under-represented groups with an equal opportunity to compete and succeed.
FY22 Purpose and Inclusion Report
PwC collaborates on the externship to advance their initiative to up-skill Black & Latinx Students
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