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Learners deliver strategic plans, market insights, and stakeholder strategies, enhancing communication and supporting business growth with actionable solutions.
Communications Market research Sales strategy
Projects start on August 26, 2026
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Timeline
  • August 26, 2026
    Experience start
  • October 14, 2026
    Experience end

About this experience

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Learner skills
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What learners can do

This experience is tailored for undergraduate learners specializing in communication, business, change management, international business, and marketing. Participants will leverage their knowledge in strategic communication, organizational change, and global market analysis to address real-world business challenges. By collaborating with industry professionals, learners will apply their skills to enhance communication practices, support organizational transitions, and contribute to business development initiatives, providing actionable solutions that align with company objectives.

How learners and employer interact

Participating employers commit 10-25 hours of time during the project period. Up to 4 teams are assigned per project, and individual deliverables are provided per team.

Experience
2 projects wanted
Agreements required
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries

What learners can deliver

Expected outcomes and deliverables
  1. Comprehensive communication strategy or plan
  2. Change management plan with detailed implementation steps
  3. Market research report or international business insights
  4. Stakeholder engagement strategy
  5. Marketing recommendations or brand messaging frameworks
Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced levels
8 learners
Project
20-30 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Learners work individually
Up to 4 team(s) or 4 learner(s) per project.
One project per learner
Project timeline
  • August 26, 2026
    Experience start
  • October 14, 2026
    Experience end

Projects you can submit

  1. Developing an internal communication plan for a new company initiative
  2. Designing a resistance management approach for a policy shift
  3. Conducting a market scan to support global expansion efforts
  4. Creating a marketing communication strategy for a product launch
  5. Improving communication workflows across multinational teams
  6. Assessing cultural factors for effective international communication
  7. Supporting brand alignment for new or existing products
  8. Conducting audience or competitor research for strategic insights


Required questions for companies

Companies matching with this experience will answer these questions.

  • This is a Student-led experience. It is designed to provide meaningful opportunities to engage with learners while keeping your time commitment manageable.

    As an employer, you will:

    1. Participate in key project milestones, including kickoff meetings, progress check-ins, and final presentations or reviews.
    2. Provide feedback throughout the project to help guide learner work and ensure deliverables remain aligned with your goals.
    3. Connect with learners in ways that work for your team, through a combination of live meetings and asynchronous communication.
    4. Review final deliverables and provide brief feedback on learner performance and project outcomes at the end of the experience.


  • Q1 - Checkbox
    I understand that I must provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to the student(s) working on my project(s), be responsive to questions, check in on progress, and provide any tools or resources needed to complete the project.  *
  • Q2 - Checkbox
    I confirm that I can work with up to 10 learners for this project  *
  • Q3 - Checkbox
    I will evaluate the students' final project submissions within 5 business days, offering individual feedback on the platform that can be utilized by the students to strengthen their resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and overall professional development.  *
  • Q4 - Checkbox
    I confirm my organization can provide necessary assets, documentation, and access by September 1st, 2026.  *
  • Q5 - Checkbox
    I understand students are not responsible for sourcing tools or data beyond what is provided.  *
  • Q6 - Checkbox
    I confirm that I have read and understand the Agreements of this program.  *
  • Q7 - Text long
    Will students need access to any internal systems, software, or programs to complete your project (e.g., company tools, platforms, secure environments)?  *
  • Q8 - Multiple choice
    My project requires an NDA to be signed by learners.  *
    • Yes
    • No
  • Q9 - Text long
    Please confirm that the project stages and deliverables (not individual tasks) are clearly defined before the match and will remain consistent throughout the project  *
  • Q10 - Text short
    Please confirm that all communication with students will take place exclusively on Riipen  *