Extern

Extern addresses the critical experience gap prevalent in today's job market. They pioneered the remote Externship, a skills-focused work experience designed for accessibility for students and ease of implementation for companies, surpassing traditional internships in efficiency. Their mission is to democratize career discovery and launch through readily available professional experiences. Since 2020, Extern has facilitated Externships for over 50,000 students, partnering with a diverse range of organizations from Fortune 500 corporations to emerging startups.

Despite the significant investment in higher education, a substantial portion of entry-level positions demand several years of prior experience. While internships serve as a primary avenue for acquiring such experience, the demand far exceeds the available opportunities. Traditional internship programs often face scalability challenges, disproportionately benefit students with existing networks, and require considerable time investment from employers.

Externships offer a streamlined solution: short, online, project-based work experiences that enable employers to engage with numerous students while minimizing resource allocation and employee time compared to traditional internships. Extern provides a comprehensive, turnkey solution for managing Externships, integrating software and industry expertise to enhance accessibility to professional experience for a broader student population.

By increasing access to valuable work experience, Extern is facilitating rapid mobility and upskilling essential for the evolving economy. Their vision is to create a world where work experience is accessible as a form of education for everyone, regardless of background or socioeconomic status. Extern invites individuals to join their movement in reshaping work, education, and credentialing for future generations through the Externship model.