Information for Parents & Advisors
Bridging the Gap Between Education & Employment
CITIES
20
WORLDWIDE
CI
2000+
alumni
OUR ALUMNI
3X
GET HIRED FASTER
OUR ALUMNI
30%
EARN MORE
OUR ALUMNI
65%
GET HIRED BY THEIR HOST COMPANIES
Are graduates prepared for work?
70% of educators say yes. Fewer than 40% of employers agree. 1
CI is an accelerated learning provider offering full-time immersive in-person courses that combine intensive classroom-based workshops and seminars, practical work experience-based training and a link to potential employers. Our programs bring a fresh approach to bridging college and the working world. They provide an avenue to help students, through experiential education, develop the practical skills and experience necessary to launch successful careers in today’s competitive and rapidly evolving employment landscape.
1 Mckinsey & Co, Education to Employment Designing a System that Works
A new approach to education
This page is created with our students’ primary stakeholder in mind; usually, their parents.
Ignoring the qualitative benefits from experiencing two-months in a global city with a cohort of like-minded, high-potential early-in career students and graduates, the 30% earnings premium alone that our alumni enjoy represents a trade of eight weeks for eight years.
Eight weeks invested in a CI program helps a graduate yield a positive return on their investment in their post-secondary education eight years’ sooner.
CI Programs in Summary
Our programs add tangible value to traditional education.
Formative education
- 20 cities, 9 industries, 3 programs.
- 300+ hours of work experience with host company.
- 30+ hours of classroom-based training, workshops & networking.
Broaden Horizons
- A network of forward-thinking business leaders & peers from top global universities.
- Confidence growth via real work experience & extracurricular teamwork.
- Adult environment fosters the development of a mature mindset.
Opportunity to explore
- All the benefits of travel & none of the downsides.
- Students return with a renewed focus to work & studies.
- Students cultivate a global outlook & international opportunity is within reach.
Career Direction
- Expert advice & on-the-ground coaching.
- Students steered towards career direction.
- Delivery of candid feedback and roadmap to achieve career goals.
Our Alumni
Rachel
There are skills that you can only learn in a hands-on environment through an internship. CI ensured I had a well-rounded experience with career-oriented seminars and workshops.
Trinity College Dublin
Hired by LinkedIn
Marina
This experience really helped me in my career. Before the program I was another student with limited experience; having CI on my CV definitely made me a more attractive prospective employee.
University of Exeter
Hired by Goldman Sachs
Blake
I have a lot to thank CI for. Their team works incredibly hard for you; they have the drive, passion and expertise to help people out with their careers.
University of Michigan
Hired by Ford
Sam
My internship was an industry-taster and I was offered a full-time position following the program. I enjoyed my internship so much, that I accepted the offer.
University of Nottingham
Hired by Aberdeen Asset Management
Alexandra
The entire CI team was very helpful
throughout
the program and I always enjoyed the input that they were able
to
give.
CI gave me the industry exposure I needed to develop as a
professional.
This is vital for any young person.
University of Cambridge
Hired by Hotwire PR
Maninder
With the program I managed to gain international exposure and a great company name on my CV. I can’t imagine how else I would have picked up this experience without going through a CI program.
London School of Economics
Hired by ING
SUMMER ONLY
Summer
LONDON & NEW YORK
London
New York
ALL INDUSTRIES
Consulting
Marketing
Banking
Technology
Startups
Entertainment
Law
Art
Charities
YEAR ROUND (ROLLING)
Summer
FAll
WINTER
SPRING
ALL LOCATIONS
London
Paris
New York
Washington
Boston
Chicago
Miami
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Dublin
Madrid
Barcelona
Toronto
Shanghai
Tokyo
Bangkok
Hong Kong
Melbourne
Medellin
Santiago
ALL INDUSTRIES
Consulting
Marketing
Banking
Technology
Startups
Entertainment
Law
Art
Charities
YEAR ROUND (ROLLING)
SUMMER
FAll
WINTER
SPRING
REMOTE
Remote
ALL INDUSTRIES
Consulting
Marketing
Banking
Technology
Startups
Entertainment
Law
Art
Charities
Our programs are an open book
An investment with career intelligence at its core.
Professional mentorship
Our Career Coaches help students every step of the way. Students are assigned mentors through their internship.
BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS
Our students behave in a professional manner at all times and sign our code of conduct.
AN EAR TO THE GROUND
Our Student Experience Team is available to help with personal or professional questions.
A WORLD CLASS NETWORK
With a challenging admissions process, the best students from around the world join our programs.
SUPPORT STRUCTURE
Students get the experience of travel with the support network of a school.
Understanding The cost
University tuition fees are at their ever highest levels. US college tuition fees average $84,000 and a degree in the UK costs at least £27,000, not counting the opportunity cost of attending college rather than working.
Students with relevant work experience are three times more likely to receive a job offer in their chosen field. We know that our programs represent an excellent opportunity for students to triple the return on investment in a degree. Compared with both US and UK graduate averages, our alumni are hired more quickly and earn more than their peers straight out of college, three times more quickly (2.5 versus 7.5 months), and 30% more ($36k versus $47k).
Global accelerator program
8-week internship
+
career navigator series
+
future leader series
+
group activity & travel
Program only
$5,950
optional
accomodation package
$3,850
Global explorer program
12-week high-impact internship
(in-person)
+
future leader series
(remote)
+
coaching support
(remote)
Program only
$6,250
optional
accomodation package
(Subject to availability)
$4,500
Remote Program
12-week internship
(remote)
+
future leader series
(remote)
+
coaching support
(remote)
Program only
$4,550
We Profit when you do
Most accelerated learning providers, whether they are internship or study abroad or vocational course providers, rely solely on tuition fees. We don't. We think the sole reliance on funding from tuition fees has a tendency to turn otherwise well-meaning organizations into quantity, rather than quality, driven organizations. For them, more students equal more revenue.
Rather than relying solely on tuition fees, we generate a significant proportion of our funding from hiring companies that pay us a fee when they convert their interns to graduate hires after the program. So for us, better outcomes equal more revenue.
We're excited for you to understand how we're different. It means our programs, our staff and the hiring companies we partner with are inherently designed and motivated to maximize student experience and outcomes. Which, above all else, means our interests are seamlessly aligned with yours.
We're committed to job creation and closing the skills gap for the benefit of the next generation of leaders, creators and thinkers.
If students need help making things work, learn more about our tuition rebate (we'll reward students with $2,500 USD if they get hired) and other funding options below.
Program Comparison
Global Explorer Program
Global Vanguard Program
Global accelerator Program
investment banking
Overview
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| Centrally Located, Furnished Accommodation | OPTIONAL | OPTIONAL | ||||
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| Intensive Investment Banking Course |  |
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| Intensive Language Course | OPTIONAL | OPTIONAL | OPTIONAL | |||
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Delivered remotely
*Selected Locations Career Navigator & Future Leader Series Curriculum may be subject to change without notice. Tuition fees are stated exclusive of Enrollment Fees & prevailing sales tax. |
global explorer program | global vanguard program | global accelerator program
investment banking |
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| $4,650 | $4,950 | $7,950 | ||||
FUNDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE
The choices that students make in the early-stages of their career are critical. We advise student to understand their options and get advice from those invested in their future.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Find answers to some of the most common questions our applicants ask. We want all of our students to be fully informed about what we do and how our programs operate.
Join the experience
Parents regularly visit students during our programs. Get in touch for hints on tips on what to do and where to stay.
Please contact the Student Experience team in Los Angeles via +1 (310) 438-5329 (8am to 6pm PST).
Alternatively, send an email to [email protected]
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