From Learning to Earning: The Benefits of internXL’s Career Readiness Trainings

Finding a fulfilling internship starts with being ready for the opportunity when it arises. Our colleges and universities prepare us to succeed, but we often need additional soft skills such as resume writing, interviewing, and time management to truly be successful in professional work environments. Skills like these help students be capable of contributing to any organization or businesses from day one. 

At internXL, our core mission is to prepare young people to take advantage of internship opportunities. This means equipping them with the essential skills needed to pursue those internships—and then matching them with STEM employers and employers in other business sectors who offer paid opportunities and on-the-job training.  

Access to a paid internship is critical for college students striving to better define their professional path. Research shows that 80%+ of graduates say their internships influenced the course of their careers. Unfortunately, many underrepresented students have limited access to paid internships, which limits their access to professional opportunities after graduating from college.

Today’s competitive job market can be daunting for young people looking to launch a sustainable career, especially for those who lack access to certain skills, maybe even the confidence, needed to pursue those positions. This is why, in addition to offering internships, internXL’s online platform prioritizes free career-readiness resources and certification courses to students; skills that most young people often don’t get at colleges and universities. 

We know, for example, that a polished resume that clearly communicates an individual’s qualifications can set that person apart from other candidates for an internship—and possibly lead to a face-to-face meeting with an employer or recruiter where well-honed interview skills become of paramount importance.

Our XL Academy offers a robust Learning Management System (LMS) over 4,000+ free certification courses and a multitude of resources to help students achieve their personal and professional goals. Topics range from coding for beginners and social media marketing to artificial intelligence and machine learning for business.

Our platform also offers foundational courses like time management, Microsoft Word basic, and “your role in a team environment.” 

Whether a candidate seeks to refine interpersonal capabilities or venture into the world of next generation technology, XL Academy offers students an educational haven with a library of meticulously curated courses for the next-generation professional.

At internXL, our primary goal is to address the specific challenges faced by students who have historically struggled financially to get a higher education. While these young people’s college experience may have helped to prepared them for the profession of their choice, we give them access to those extra skills to ensure they are ready for any work environment—and for the paid, career-building internships provided through the internXL platform.