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The Career-Readiness Experience

A real work-based learning platform that enhances the employability of underrepresented students.

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Empower Your Underserved Community of Focus

We identify and select ambitious members of the community you're looking to impact.

95%

Externs from underserved backgrounds (select programs)

100+

Countries represented

48%

Externs hired by Fortune 1000s

15%+

LGBTQ+Externs

54%

Female Externs

The Externship

A new era of high-impact programing

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Real Work-Based Learning

A 6-8 week student journey that mirrors the Fortune 1000 work experience

Custom & Proprietary Curriculum

Custom coursework and projects defined via your CSR Learning focus

Business-Initiative Aligned

Your team imparts knowledge, reviews work, and receives insights via student perspective

A Seamlessly Guided Experience

Paragon One manages all aspects of the learning experience, your PM invests less than 1 hr per week

A Career Launch Journey

Students develop industry-relevant skills, receive career guidance and expand their network

A 6 TO 8 WEEK JOURNEY

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Curriculum development,
on-boarding & orientation

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Program
Impact
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Guiding Students and Volunteers to Major Impact

Program Setup

Extern sourcing, curriculum development, student and enterprise onboarding

Platform Setup

A comprehensive, custom and seamless educational journey

Engagements and Work Output

Access includes: student and company webinars, progress report check-ins

Ambitious Curriculum, Real Global Change

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Gen-Z Web3 Leaders from Underserved Communities

FOCUS

Students educated and engaged to add real strategy towards HSBC's entrance into Web 3.

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300+ Students from 80 Countries

FOCUS

Students up-skilled to aid their community's local conservation challenges.

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25,000+ Black and LatinX Students

FOCUS

Students received digital and career readiness training, upskilling, and mentorship.

PARTNERSHIP

130+ Externship Programs - 3 Years