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Connecting
Company Projects
& University Classes
Project-Based Learning (PBL) consists of students designing, developing, and constructing hands-on solutions to a business problem.
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WHY

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Scalable talent pipelines to meaningfully connect with talent early
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Get creative projects done by students with unique perspectives

HOW

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1-2 hours/week commitment meeting with the class to help the students complete your project
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4-12 week project timelines completing company-defined deliverables
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One Agreement,
Hundreds of Colleges

SOC serves as the intermediary, allowing you to sign one agreement and work with hundreds of universities/colleges across the US.
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Bespoke Project
Planning

Using SOC’s library of project templates, best-practices and expert guidance, SOC puts together the ideal project package for college classes to complete. For less time and effort than managing a single summer intern you can work with dozens of talented students at a time.
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Streamlined Project
Facilitation

SOC provides project facilitation support for all our employer partners. From onboarding students, managing communication channels, and ensuring KPIs are met, SOC is there to ensure a smooth process from project launch to completion.
LATEST PROJECTS
LATEST COURSES
HOW IT WORKS
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WEEK 1-2

Matching

  • Create 2-3 sentence project idea
  • Identify preferred courses/colleges
  • Review compatibility
  • Match project to class
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WEEK 3-4

Planning

  • Size: 10 - 30 students? Group or individual projects?
  • Length: 4 - 12 week project duration? Start date?
  • Final Deliverable: Report and/or presentation from students?
  • Supporting Materials: Upload info/docs for students
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WEEK 4-12

Implementation

  • 1 hour weekly check-in calls between company and class
  • 1 - 2 hour total weekly company commitment
  • SOC handles all other support
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FINAL WEEK

Completion

  • Final student presentations and/or reports submitted
  • Review and assess deliverables
  • Provide feedback to faculty and students