Welcome, Huskies! We’re proud to announce the University of Washington–Seattle as our newest partner. 💜

Industry experience, inside the degree

We embed credit-bearing industry experience directly into the academic journey—building the durable, technical, and AI skills students need to launch from college to career.
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Partnered with 100+ colleges and universities nationwide

Internships alone
can’t meet demand

Experience is essential in today’s workforce, but access to internships isn’t keeping pace. Most students who want industry exposure can’t access it—and find themselves 2x more likely to be underemployed.
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The impact is clear
Our experiences bring industry into the degree, where all students can easily access it.
3 in 4
Students who say the Podium program made their degree more valuable
85%
Alumni who identified new skills they couldn’t gain through typical coursework
6-10pp
higher retention reported among participating students

Schedules, geography, and financial constraints can sometimes make traditional internship formats difficult to navigate. Podium removes barriers while providing an opportunity for students to develop career readiness.

Bill Cohen

Associate Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Studies
University of Maryland

Direct connection to industry

Students engage in several immersive industry experiences in just one term. Real organizations, real projects, and real mentorship yield student skills, confidence, and an interview-ready portfolio of work.

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Rotational by design

Students explore several organizations and industries, creating a portfolio of experiences, not just one placement.

Live connection

Weekly meetings with industry experts and peer teams open doors and build lasting social capital.

Real challenges

Organizations invite students into the work they’re tackling today, providing real context for high-value skill development.

Our latest brand experiences

This fall, students will be invited to tackle a fan experience challenge from the business team behind the Golden State Warriors.

L'Oréal partners with Podium to bring students behind the scenes through the Career Accelerator and live industry projects.

Through a competition with Podium, Crocs challenged students to reimagine Croctober, with finalists pitching to leadership at HQ.