Experiential education, reimagined.

We partner with leading higher-ed institutions to offer innovative, for-credit learning experiences that enable undergraduate students to gain in-demand skills and work experience on their path to a degree.

Empowering students with in-demand skills to create global impact.

We partner with leading higher-ed institutions to provide innovative, for-credit learning experiences focused on the development of tech skills and intercultural competency.

Podium supercharges the undergraduate degree at 50+ partner universities.

Dr. Lauren Crider, Global Data

Build closer relationships with customers

The future of work has arrived.

Even the local job is now global. Industry is demanding that graduates have both the technical and intercultural skills needed to work in diverse teams and build products for global users. But, only 40% of students complete and internship in college and only 10% study abroad.

Podium's global learning experiences close this gap, increasing access to in-demand skills for all students. Offered as a track within standard university semesters, this virtual experience supplements existing courses with hands-on technical skill building and a unique focus on intercultural communication.

Explore The Global Tech Experience ➔

Increase student ROI

Accelerate your mission

Fits your institution

Proven student outcomes

Real world experiences

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Applied learning

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Intercultural reflection

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Students gain real-world experience while tackling projects from the world's most recognized brands.

Powerful hybrid programming that universities—and students—love.

Well-rounded students with applied skills are tomorrow’s future-proof leaders. Our programs are designed to equip students with both the technical and intercultural skills to successfully collaborate from San Francisco to Shanghai.

Partner Success

Any student, any level, any major can benefit from this experience. We’re giving [students] a way to get their hands on real work via an engaging, live learning experience.

Jennifer Malerich
Assistant Vice Provost of Academic and Global Engagement
Arizona State University

Student Success

We are thrilled to expand access and opportunity for our students. The Global Tech Experience provides our students with a high-quality, online alternative to traditional mobility-based study abroad.

Adam Fein
Vice President for Digital Strategy and Innovation and CIO
The University of North Texas

Real world experiences

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Applied learning

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Intercultural reflection

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Our #1 goal is supercharging student outcomes.

Podium's educational experiences are designed to provide all students, regardless of background, with the skills they need to succeed in the modern workforce.

94%

of students would enthusiastically recommend The Global Career Accelerator to their friends and peers.

$250k+

the average in additional earnings graduates with tech skills net over the course of their careers.

90%

of program alumni agree that intercultural development is important, compared to 44% before the program.

Credits, credentials, and a career portfolio to enable post-graduation success.

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The Global Tech Experience

Three tracks. A world of opportunity.

Data & Analytics

Our world runs on data.

Students discover how to produce and synthesize data sets using industry standard platforms like Excel and Tableau.

Led by industry expert Robert Alvarez.

PhD, Applied Mathematics, Arizona State University

AI advisor to NASA, former Data Scientist at Intel

Dual citizen of Columbia and the United States

Coding

The world needs developers.

Students learn to code by building websites and apps for users around the world using HTML, CSS and Javascript.

Led by industry expert Matt Small.

PhD, Computer Science, Florida State University

Former Lead AR/VR Developer at Google

Led global programming teams across Russia and the US

Marketing

Global commerce is digital.

Students gain experience launching and marketing products across the globe using Shopify, Instagram, and Google Ads.
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Led by industry expert Rita Cidre.

MBA, Darden School of Business, University of Virgnia

Former head of Global Marketing at Zillow

Dual citizen of Puerto Rico and the United States

Our Approach

With their 'Powering Schools' initiative, Ochre Electric is dedicated to building a sustainable and secure future for children around the world.

About Our Company

Asynchronous
instructor-led lectures

Optimized virtual learning anywhere, anytime under your institution's brand.

Weekly live sessions

Students build their network by meeting weekly with peers from 41 countries in The Global LiveLab.

24/7 student support

Students have access to extensive academic support throughout their experience.

UN intercultural training

Students participate in Story Circles, an intercultural training developed by Dr. Deardorff for UNESCO.

Got a question?

Ask us directly

01

Alright, but what exactly do you do?

As a creative agency we work with you to develop solutions to address your brand needs. That includes various aspects of brand planning and strategy, marketing and design.

02

I don't need a brand strategist but I need help executing an upcoming campaign. Can we still work together?

We hope so! We create customized brand solutions for our partners so if one campaign is what you need help with, we're totally on board.

03

Are your rates competitive?

Our rates are fair. Good work comes at a price and while we're not going to gouge you for profit, we do believe in fairly compensating all our stakeholders. We price our projects accordingly.

04

Why do you have a monthly project cap?

We want to ensure every project gets the attention it deserves. It's a promise we make our partners and that usually means not taking on more work than our team can handle.

Still have questions?

We have (almost) all the answers

General

Do you do social media content?

Yes, we do! We can work with your team for your content needs or we can take over account management altogether— we do it all.

Can I hire you for one campaign?

You absolutely can! We'd love to build a longer relationship but we're here for shorter affairs too.

We need an app to go with our website. Can you handle that?

You bet. We can build the best app you've ever seen (and the best website too).

I need a viral campaign by Friday. Help!

Oh no! We offer you lots of hugs. Creating successful campaigns take time and lots of back and forth. While we can work on tight deadlines, we can't whip up miracles of that sort. If you have an urgent need, let's talk?

Account & Pricing

My budget is tiny. Can I still hire you?

Of course! We love a good challenge.

We're getting flamed on Twitter. Can you do something about it?

It really depends on why you're getting flamed, but we'll do our best, we promise.

What's the best way to drink coffee?

Yes.

Let's shape the future of global education, together.

Grow faster with a website that helps you convert more customers.

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Case Study 01 :

Check out how we took over one of the largest intersections in LA for the release of XYZ's new movie 'September'

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Case Study 02 :

Did you know that Good Candy became last Halloween's best-selling candy? Here's how we helped them get there

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Case Study 03 :

Powerful Cement's CSR initiative transformed this little village's irrigation system and we're so proud to have been part of their story

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Case Study 04 :

Can a pair of jeans change the way we move? Blue Jeans says yes and we agree

Marketing Made Easy

We know you're busy building an empire. So, we start in 3 simple steps.

1

Book a free consultation

Here's where we get to know each other and figure out if we're a good fit. If we are, our team will set up a few more calls to gain an in-depth understanding of your brand and goals.

2

Develop strategy

Based on the consultations, we'll work with you to formulate a plan of action. How simple or elaborate this is will depend heavily on the needs of your organization.

3

Take off

It's time to execute the campaign. We'll see it through to the end and make sure you hit your pre-decided targets. Last minute glitches, post-launch errors— we prevent them wherever we can and handle them wherever we can't.

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