Office of Student Success | Colin Powell School
Office of Student Success | Colin Powell School
A credit-bearing professional course series open to all CCNY students, in partnership with Moody’s, Accenture, and AccountAbility.
Join the AccountAbility Sustainability Lab Fellowship to gain practical experience in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy—exploring the dynamic intersection of sustainability and economics.
This prestigious yearlong Career Catalyst, offered in partnership with AccountAbility and the Colin Powell School, equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate complex challenges in sustainable development and responsible business practices. Participants will engage with industry experts, develop strategic frameworks for ethical leadership, and apply economic analysis to real-world ESG issues.
Established in 1995, AccountAbility is a leading global consulting and standards firm dedicated to advancing the sustainability agenda. The firm works with businesses, investors, governments, and multilateral organizations to improve sustainability performance, drive innovation, and create lasting impact.
Are you passionate about technology and consulting?
This course will introduce students to the world of professional services in collaboration with Accenture, a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale.
Delivered as a hybrid learning experience, the CCNY Career Catalyst Program is comprised of self-study, in-person learning, and personalized coaching sessions with a dedicated mentor. Students will have the opportunity to explore curated resources on essential professional development topics, practice their skills, apply their learnings, and discuss the building blocks of consulting with their mentor. The program will culminate with an in-person Capstone presentation. This course is intended to help students be prepared for the professional services summer internship application process.
Students can explore the course syllabus at this link
In collaboration with Moody’s Corporation, a global integrated risk assessment company, this program introduces students, or Moody’s Fellows, to the variety of social science-focused subject matters and roles within Corporate America.
The hybrid course combines self-study, in-person learning, and mentorship on topics like community impact, sustainability, and government relations. Students will also explore Moody’s mission, values, and how corporate and government affairs integrate into its operations.
This program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors from all majors, with a special focus on Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, and Journalism students. Participants who complete the course will receive a $2,500 academic stipend and gain insights from mentorship meetings, professional development workshops, and leadership-building exercises led by Moody’s professionals.
Students can explore the course syllabus at this link.
Applications for Spring 2025 are now closed.
For any questions, please contact Ashif Hassan, Corporate Partnerships Manager, at ahassan1@ccny.cuny.edu
Personalized Resources: Learn and understand the building blocks of consulting and master professional skills through videos, articles, podcasts, and exercises
Perfecting the Practice – Accenture professionals help students prepare to interview for professional service firms.
One-on-One Advantage – Accenture professionals provide mentoring, insights and ongoing support to ensure students are always on the right track.
By the end of the program, students can count on the confidence, skills and network needed to begin an exciting career path in the Professional Services industry.
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