Dear First_NameLast_Name,
Here are this week’s important updates, deadlines, and announcements from the Stuart School of Business.
Announcements
New CMC Partnership: Build Experience with Tenacity
The Career Management Center has partnered with Tenacity, a platform that connects students with real-world, paid, project-based opportunities to help you build experience, grow your network, and strengthen your resume, without waiting for an internship.
Through Tenacity, students can work as student freelancers, gain hands-on experience across industries, and start earning while developing in-demand skills. Learn more and sign up here
Questions? Join us for an info session on Tuesday, February 4, from 4:00–5:00 PM in DTC 490. RSVP Here
At this session, you will:
Learn how to gain hands-on experience through real industry projects
Discover how Tenacity matches students with flexible, skill-building opportunities
Hear directly from Devin Tyler, Founder and CEO of Tenacity, and ask questions about launching your career through project-based work
Graduation Guidance Sessions are Here! Students Graduating in Spring 2026 or Summer 2026
To apply for graduation, go to your "Student Dashboard" in the portal and click the link that says, "Apply to Graduate." Follow the steps to submit your request to graduate.
All students who are eligible to participate in the 2025-26 Illinois Tech Commencement–this includes Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 graduates–will eventually need to RSVP (complete a Ceremony Response Form) for Commencement. More information will become available on the Illinois Tech Commencement website.
Apply to Be the 2025–2026 Student Commencement Speaker
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to address your graduating class at our upcoming Commencement ceremony!
Are you an undergraduate or graduate student who is graduating this year?
Are you interested in being the student Commencement speaker?
Do you hold a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher?
Are you an active and dedicated member of the Illinois Tech community?
Do you have experience with public speaking?
If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply for this honor. To be considered, please complete the student commencement speaker application, along with a copy of your resume and a draft of the speech you would like to present by Friday, March 6, 2026.
Four or five finalists will be selected and asked to present their commencement speech to the Commencement Committee. Finalists may also be asked to submit a virtual reading of their speech. The committee will make its decision after listening to all finalists. This year, we will select two students; one per ceremony.
The speech should not be longer than three to five minutes and must be submitted electronically. Please direct any questions to Jackie McGhee at jmcghee@illinoistech.edu.
Walk-in Advising Hours: At the downtown campus, students can meet with an Academic Advisor during the times listed below. When you arrive, please "check in" at the reception desk by Room 401C. Students will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis, and no appointments are taken or required.
Week of February 1:
Tuesday, February 3rd, from 4-6 pm (Yesenia, Yumiko)
Thursday, February 5th, from 4-6 pm (Justine, Yesenia)
Join Stuart’s Career Management Center every Monday and Tuesday from 12:30 to 2:30 pm in MTCC 706 for drop-in career advising. Stop by with questions about resumes, job or internship searching, Handshake, or next steps in your career planning. RSVP here.
Student Consultant Applications for March Build Projects Are Now Open!
Build real-world skills, expand your network of industry professionals, and boost your resume as a Student Consultant in a 8-week virtual project.
As a Student Consultant, you’ll:
Work virtually with a team of 2–10 students on a real-world project.
Receive mentorship, industry insights, and exposure to hiring companies.
Build your professional portfolio and proudly showcase your work on your resume and LinkedIn.
Earn a certificate of completion to share with future employers
Time Commitment: 24 –30 hours total. (This includes weekly 1-hour workshops + 1–2 hours of independent work)
How to Apply
Visit the Education Hub to explore 55+ STEM, Business, Law and Health projects.
Review project descriptions, workshop dates & times, and prerequisites.
Create an account, log into the hub and fill in the application form.
Apply to up to 5 projects (you’ll be selected for just one).
Key Dates:
Applications close: Thursday, February 5th
You'll hear from us: Week of February 16th
Projects begin: Week of March 2nd
Curious what it’s like to be a Student Consultant? Check out what past participants have shared about their Build Project experience:
“The Build Fellowship was a great opportunity for me to learn more about becoming a better leader, and I saw active and immediate growth in my leadership style throughout the project! Not only did they point out knowledge gaps I had, but gave me the tools I needed to fill the gaps successfully.”- September 2025 Student Consultant
Students can now book career advising appointments directly through Handshake. Whether you're exploring career paths, preparing for interviews, or seeking internship support, we're here to help!
Make the most of Handshake by completing your profile:
Upload your resume and documents
Add your experiences and interests
📢Important: Select the Stuart School of Business as your college to ensure the Career Management Center (CMC) can review and approve your documents.
