A 20-hour project-based internship experience for adult learners beginning their project management journey and enrolled in the Certified Associate Project Manager Certificate program. Submit a foundational project management-focused project for the PACE team to review. If approved, your project will be matched with up to 5 participants, contributing a combined total of up to 100 hours of meaningful, real-world work. Projects will begin on March 16, 2026 and must be completed by April 17, 2026. This experience is designed for students new to project management who are aiming to develop essential skills in defining projects, understanding the project lifecycle, and supporting project delivery using predictive project management approaches. Learner Goals and Capabilities Learners will: Understand project definitions, environments, and the role of a project manager in driving success. Apply the five phases of project management (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing) through practical tasks. Develop and maintain basic project artifacts (e.g., charters, schedules, change logs, and closure documents). Support communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation for small-scale projects. Recognize and apply basic project risk identification and issue management techniques. Build confidence in using entry-level project management tools (MS Project, Excel, Trello, Asana).

A 20-hour project-based internship experience for adult learners beginning their project management journey and enrolled in the Certified Associate Project Manager Certificate program. Submit a foundational project management-focused project for the PACE team to review. If approved, your project will be matched with up to 5 participants, contributing a combined total of up to 100 hours of meaningful, real-world work. Projects will begin on May 14, 2026 and must be completed by June 15, 2026. This experience is designed for students new to project management who are aiming to develop essential skills in defining projects, understanding the project lifecycle, and supporting project delivery using predictive project management approaches. Learner Goals and Capabilities Learners will: Understand project definitions, environments, and the role of a project manager in driving success. Apply the five phases of project management (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing) through practical tasks. Develop and maintain basic project artifacts (e.g., charters, schedules, change logs, and closure documents). Support communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation for small-scale projects. Recognize and apply basic project risk identification and issue management techniques. Build confidence in using entry-level project management tools (MS Project, Excel, Trello, Asana).

This 20-hour, project-based internship is designed for adult learners eager to explore careers in renewable energy. Participants will submit a renewable energy-focused project for review by the PACE team. Once approved, projects may be matched with up to five learners, who will collectively contribute up to 100 hours of meaningful, hands-on work. This program is ideal for learners with foundational knowledge in renewable energy technologies, sustainability principles, and environmental systems. Participants will gain practical experience in designing, analyzing, and implementing renewable energy solutions while building technical expertise and project management capabilities relevant to the clean energy sector. Learner Goals and Capabilities Through this experience, participants will be able to: Analyze and evaluate renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, and hydro systems. Design or optimize components or systems to improve energy efficiency and sustainability. Apply environmental and economic assessment tools to renewable energy projects. Develop technical documentation and proposals that support renewable energy initiatives. Collaborate with professionals on project planning, data analysis, and reporting.

A 20-hour project-based internship experience for adult and community college learners interested in exploring careers in additive manufacturing. Approved projects will be matched with up to 5 participants, contributing a combined total of up to 100 hours of meaningful, real-world work. Projects will begin on the program start date and must be completed within a 4-week period. This experience is designed for university and community college students with emerging or foundational knowledge of additive manufacturing technologies and systems. The goal is to provide learners with practical exposure to real-world manufacturing processes, systems thinking, CAD tools, and additive manufacturing technologies while strengthening both technical and project execution skills. Learner Goals and Capabilities Learners will have opportunities to: Apply knowledge of additive manufacturing (AM) processes across the seven AM technology families (e.g., material extrusion, vat photopolymerization, powder bed fusion, binder jetting, direct energy deposition). Use design-for-additive-manufacturing (DfAM) principles to redesign parts and optimize performance. Practice CAD modeling and simulation using tools such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or nTopology. Evaluate materials (metals, polymers, ceramics, composites) and compare benefits and trade-offs for specific applications. Apply topology optimization and lattice structure design to minimize weight and reduce material use. Demonstrate project management skills including scoping, deliverable tracking, and structured collaboration. Strengthen teamwork, communication, and professional skills for industrial environments.

A 40-hour project-based internship experience for adult learners pursuing advanced skills in project management as part of the Project Management Professional Certificate program. Approved projects will be matched with up to 5 participants, contributing a combined total of up to 200 hours of meaningful, real-world work. Projects must be completed within an 8-week period. This experience is designed for university students with foundational project management knowledge who are seeking to deepen their expertise in planning, execution, and control of complex projects across various industries. Learner Goals and Capabilities Learners will: Develop advanced skills in project scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Apply initiation, execution, controlling, and closing strategies to complex projects. Utilize project management software and tools for monitoring, reporting, and earned value management. Lead project teams, manage cross-functional collaboration, and apply leadership strategies. Apply methodologies such as Agile, Lean, and Waterfall to real-world case scenarios. Produce comprehensive project plans, risk registers, communication frameworks, and lessons learned documentation.

This experience invites professionals to collaborate with learners who are exploring cutting-edge nanostructure and quantum technologies. Learners are equipped with foundational knowledge in physics, chemistry and engineering, especially with respect to nanostructures, quantum materials, and composite optoelectronic structures. They are capable of applying theoretical concepts to practical projects, offering fresh perspectives and innovative solutions. The objective is to bridge academic insights with real-world applications, enabling learners to contribute to the development of advanced materials, devices, and related processes.

This experience invites professionals to collaborate with learners who are exploring cutting-edge nanostructure and quantum technologies. Learners are equipped with foundational knowledge in quantum dot meta-structures, 2D-hosted atom-like structures, and composite optoelectronic structures. They are capable of applying theoretical concepts to practical projects, offering fresh perspectives and innovative solutions. The objective is to bridge academic insights with real-world applications, enabling learners to contribute to the development of advanced materials, devices, and related processes.

This semester a group of students will spend around 120 hours per group analyzing an organizational challenge of your choice and developing a strategy to help you address your challenge. Based on information you provide, each team will deliver an action plan that incorporates your unique circumstances and outlines a path to more efficient and effective operations.

The Canvas Innovation Challenge is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application for learners specializing in creative problem-solving and design thinking. Participants in this program are equipped with skills in ideation, prototyping, and user-centered design, enabling them to tackle real-world challenges. By engaging with industry professionals, learners can apply their classroom knowledge to develop innovative solutions that are both feasible and impactful, all within a structured timeframe.