Build Career Skills While Tackling a Food Sustainability Challenge
Environmental Studies students looking for a career-focused elective this fall may be interested in UNIV 301, a three-credit course offered through NIU’s partnership with Braven.
In this fully online, synchronous course, sophomores, juniors and seniors develop practical career skills, including résumé writing, interviewing, networking and professional communication. Students also collaborate with peers from across NIU on a real-world capstone project.
This fall, students will work with Builders Vision, a capital and philanthropic firm focused on food and agriculture, energy, and oceans. The project centers on Forty Acres Fresh Market, which provides affordable, healthy and culturally relevant food in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood.
Student teams will develop creative, low-cost strategies to help Forty Acres engage the community, increase revenue and build customer loyalty while keeping food affordable. They will present their recommendations live to the employer partner and other stakeholders.
Course details:
Three-credit elective
Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors
Fully online with synchronous Tuesday or Wednesday class options
Includes career preparation and a real-world team project
Learn more about the course and Braven at niu.edu/braven.
