Ohio State University’s Center for Career Success proudly offers the Career Accelerator Fund (CAF). This fund provides financial support for students seeking valuable experiential learning opportunities, such as internships and research experiences. The application window for the CAF is from January 6, 2025, to March 17, 2025.

The CAF empowers students to focus on learning and professional growth by alleviating financial burdens. This initiative enhances their development by enabling them to gain real-world experience, essential skills, and valuable networks crucial for future career success.

Emma Vaughn, a recipient of the fund, shared her experience: “My consulting internship, made possible by the Career Accelerator Fund, was an invaluable experience that provided me with the skills, connections, and confidence needed to pursue a career in politics.”

Chelsea Afadzi, another student who benefitted from the CAF, added, “I substantially benefitted from receiving the Career Accelerator Fund because it proved that my pursuits, exploration, and dreams in education and professional development are possible regardless of my economic standing.”

Experiential learning opportunities like these not only sharpen critical workplace skills but also demonstrate students' initiative and commitment to achieving long-term professional goals.