Foundational formation for all students
Following the rigorous Scholars curriculum, students in the Professional Training track develop essential skills offset by a reduced time commitment.
The Institute's Professional Training track equips all students with essential career services and professional development. Students build foundational skills while also gaining real-world professional training. This track integrates professional formation into everyone’s journey. The Professional Training track is offered to students who are not Members of The Institute. Students in this track gain access to:
Semesterly Workshops
Modeled after the Scholar & Associate curriculum, delivered each semester in a 2-hour immersive format
Scholar Masterclass
Open masterclasses through the Scholar Program for deeper engagement with topics
Resume & LinkedIn
Hands-on profile & resume polishing with practical support and peer review
Mock Interviews
Real-world Interview preparation
Career Fairs
Meet employers on campus
Institute Digital Certifications
Showcase your skills and earn official Institute-issued digital credentials
Visit our Tools page to access all career resources
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The Institute is AMU's unique model for university-wide corporate engagement, professional development, and innovation. Inspired by Ex Corde Ecclesiae and the example of Thomas S. Monaghan, it delivers in-demand ambassadors to the marketplace. From its network of industry leaders to its Scholars program, The Institute is AMU's bold answer to prepare students for the modern marketplace.
“Students are challenged to pursue an education that combines excellence in humanistic and cultural development with specialized professional training” - Pope John Paul II, Ex Corde Ecclesiae
| Three Levels of Participation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Training | Associates | Scholars | |
| Weekly Time Commitment | < 1 Hour | 2.5 Hours | 5 Hours |
| Formational Level | Foundational | Intermediate | Intensive |
| Career Services | |||
| Professional Formation | |||
| Personal Formation | |||
| Cultural Formation | |||
| Enrollment | Voluntary Opt-In | Acceptance Required | Acceptance Required |
| Scholarship | No | Yes | Yes |
| Student Fees | $0 Student Fees - Donor Sponsored | $0 Student Fees - Donor Sponsored | $0 Student Fees - Donor Sponsored |