Shorelight's Center for Academic Success

Start Planning for Your Career Now

As an international student in the U.S.A., you have a lot to consider when it comes to your career planning. From writing a resume that can make it through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to covering the different work authorizations you could be eligible for, we have a resource for you! Check them out below!
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Career Services Team

Discover our career services team — a group of professionals from diverse fields committed to sharing their expertise to guide you on a successful journey in your chosen path.

Work with us over Zoom! We are here to answer questions, help get work authorizations and find employment, and much more!

Brittany Chill 

Assistant Director of Career Services brittany.chill@shorelight.com

Alisha Ahmed

Student Success Coach
alisha.ahmed@shorelight.com ​

Alicia Coe

Curriculum Specialist
 alicia.coe@shorelight.com ​

How Can We Help?

Click a topic below to learn more. You can also scroll down to search our courses or webinars, see more information, and sign up for our newsletter.

Take an eLearning Course Anytime

We have quick and easy courses to help you develop a resume, write a cover letter, prepare for an interview, and more. Click here to find and start the course you need.

Watch a Live Webinar with Career Experts

We present to students all the time! Join us for topics like: Understanding CPT & OPT, Introduction to the U.S. Workforce, Developing an Online Presence, and so much more! Click here to see what's next.

Watch a Recorded Webinar Anytime
Did you miss the webinar you signed up for? No problem! All of our past webinars can be watched within 72 hours of their end date. Click here to see what's available now.

Get More Info about Career Services

Find out all about the career services we offer to our partner universities. Click here or scroll down this page or email our career experts anytime for more info at: 
CareerServices@shorelight.com

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Don't miss important updates and resources! Stay in the know so you can stay on top of your career planning while managing your busy schedule. Click here to jump to the sign up.

Read our Student Stories
Need some career inspiration? Find out what other students at Shorelight universities are doing. Perhaps you'll be featured next! Click here to explore Student Stories.

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Virtual Internship Placement Rate

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Years of Career Services Experience

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Global Internship Partners
Overview

Career Services

Advising and CPT/OPT Placement Support

Learn the basics of preparing for your future career, including creating a career plan, practicing interviews, building a professional network, and more. Discover your options for Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the U.S. and get the support you need to apply for OPT and CPT (Curricular Practical Training) opportunities in your sector.

Shorelight Certifications

We have two 1-hour workshops offering certification in (1) Design Thinking and (2) Intro to Global Citizenship the latter being certified by the University of Peace in Costa Rica. Don't miss your chance to gain these valuable skills to set you apart from the crowd!

Pluralsight Certifications

Our partnership with Pluralsight offers students the chance to earn industry credentials in STEM and Business courses, all self-paced and online. Some courses are 10-30 hours, while others may be 80-100 hours. All are incredibly valuable!

Virtual Internship Program

In our Virtual Internship program, you'll get hands-on projects supervised by both a manager and a C-suite (top-level) company executive. The program is based around each student's location and industry preferences, time zone considerations, and schedule. 

Virtual Internship Details

Start on your career path as early as your first year of university!
  • Guaranteed placement with a 3.0 GPA minimum

  • No need to wait for CPT authorization

  • Manageable schedule of 10 hours/week for 10 weeks
  • Flexible start dates 5x per year

  • Over 13,000 multi-national companies across 50 industry sectors available
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Cost of Services Depends on the Partnership

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ALL SERVICES FREE!
Included with your program tuition
After Progression: 
Discounted Cost at
$1,200 ALL / $850 V.I. / $450 Cert.
All services includes:
  • Virtual Internship
  • Pluralsight certifications
  • Univ. of Peace Certifications
  • Cpt & OPT Placement Support

Discounted

Minimal Cost for Excellent Value
$1,200 ALL SERVICES
$850 Virtual Internship only
$450 Certifications only
All services includes:
  • Virtual Internship
  • Pluralsight Certifications
  • Univ. of Peace Certifications
  • CPT & OPT Placement Support

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Opt-in at Significant Savings
$1,400 ALL SERVICES
$950 Virtual Internship only
$550 Certifications only
All services includes:
  • Virtual Internship
  • Pluralsight Certifications
  • Univ. of Peace Certifications
  • CPT & OPT Placement Support
Student Testimonials

The Impact of a Virtual Internship

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Shrikant Satle, CSU Global Graduate

Interned at Koch Disruptive Technologies
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Mijhael Aguilar, UCF Global, Graduating May 2024

Interned at The Air League
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